KS2 HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (GRADE 7) AND LEVEL 2B TEACHING ASSISTANT (GRADE 5) TOTAL 30HRS

Ref	196235
Number of Posts	1
Grade	HLTA hours Grade 7, TA2 hours Grade 5.
Term	Part-time.
Perm / FTC	Permanent.
Required	(01/09/2025 ) .
Hours	30 hours a week.
Closing Date	02/06/2025.

Location: Poulton-le-fylde St Chad's Church Of England Primary School, Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7SR (237 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883639
School website: www.poultonstchadsce.lancs.sch.uk
Summary: Governors at Poulton St Chad’s C of E Primary are looking to appoint a permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant who has the passion and enthusiasm to help children of all abilities reach their full potential and who will support teachers and SLT in continuing to raise standards across school. The postholder will be based in Key Stage 2.

We are looking for a someone who will:
Be supportive of the Christian ethos of this school
Have proven skills in inspiring children and helping to attainment in all subjects.
Establish fair, respectful, highly inclusive and supportive relationships with children so that they can thrive
Effectively communicate and work in partnership with families, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
Have a good sense of humour!
Be professional at all times
Be a hardworking, loyal member of our team who will contribute to making our school even better.

We can offer you:
Wonderful, well behaved children
Engaged, supportive parents.
A friendly, experienced and supportive staff and SLT
Commitment to your professional development.
An environment where you will be valued and celebrated yet challenged to improve.
A commitment to your wellbeing - happy staff are good staff.
A supportive Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school.
Beautiful school grounds located in a highly desirable area.

Visits to school are welcomed and are encouraged- please email the Headteacher to arrange your visit on head@poultonstchadsce.lancs.sch.uk

If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the Diocesan application form. You will also need to write a letter of application- no more than 1 side of A4, in font size 12, supporting your application.

Please have a look at our website and social media for more information. Thank you for your interest in our school.

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2025 (noon)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd June 2025
Proposed Lesson Observations: Thursday 12th June 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Monday 16th June 2025

Proposed hours
HLTA 18hrs (including PPA time, 1hr staff meeting and 1hour extra-curricular club after school)
TA2B 12hrs (3 mornings including 3 Booster sessions before school)
Term time only + 3 INSET days

We may have a small amount of flexibility on the hours- please get in touch if you have any questions.

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.
Essential Qualifications: Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics / numeracy
Desirable Qualifications: NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent
Essential Experience: Experience of working within the primary age range
Have a proven track record of delivering high quality whole class lessons and group interventions
Be child centred and be prepared to put the needs of children of St Chad’s first at all times
Desirable Experience: HLTA Qualification
Experience of working in different school settings
Experience working with children from a range of backgrounds, with a range of behaviours and SEND
Skills in Music or PE
Experience of Administrative work
Proposed Interview Date:: 16/06/2025
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.

Additional Info

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@poultonstchadsce.lancs.sch.uk

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

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.

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