TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Christ Church Charnock Richard Church Of England Primary School, Church Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5NA (196 on roll)

Tel: 01257 791490
School website: www.charnockrichard.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors at Christ Church Charnock Richard Primary School wish to appoint a highly enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant. The post initially will be will to support across school. A good understanding of the national curriculum would be an advantage but not essential.

The post is a fixed term contract of 31.25 hours a week until 17th July 2026. This may be extended. The post also includes 5 days of lunchtime cover.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Mrs Brooks – Head Teacher on Tel: 01257 791490 or email: head@charnockrichard.lancs.sch.uk

Christ Church is a vibrant, creative school with caring relationships based on a Christian Foundation. We believe every child should be given opportunities to enable them to fulfil their true potential. Staff work hard to ensure that children learn to enjoy discovering facts and developing their understanding of our wonderful world. We believe that our highly supportive school ethos and quality relationships create the essential platform for maximising pupils’ learning and also the successful development of staff.

Our team would be delighted to benefit from the additional talents and passions of a new team member- so please make clear in your application form any expertise you feel you could bring.

Hours of work are:
Monday- Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm.  (30 minutes unpaid lunch time)

The successful candidate must be committed to safeguarding children and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time term time only, please note the salary quoted is for a full time equivalent.

The closing date is Friday 16th May 2025 at 12pm
The interview is Wednesday 4th June 2025 (subject to change)

Essential Qualifications

GCSE grade C / level 4 or above in English and maths or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification appropriate to the post

Essential Experience

Please see the person specification

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.