TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Brinscall St John's Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Harbour Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8PT (187 on roll)

Tel: 01254 830700
School website: www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, reliable and highly skilled teaching assistant, who has proven experience of working within a primary school, to work within our existing hardworking and dedicated team. Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, the successful applicant will be expected to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups.

We are looking for someone who has experience of delivering intervention and can support groups of children across a range of abilities. They may also be required to provide emergency short term cover for classes to which they are normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.

The successful candidate will:

be an excellent team player who understands the demands, and joys, of working within a primary setting

have high expectations for pupil learning, behaviour and attainment;

have previous experience of working in a primary setting and of delivering successful interventions in English, maths and phonics;

have previous experience of developing early mathematical, literacy and speech and language skills

have experience and knowledge of the foundation stage;

have excellent organisational and communication skills;

be able to work using their own initiative, and be able to use this to enhance the learning opportunities for the learning taking place;

be fully supportive of our distinctly Christian ethos;

be punctual, reliable and hardworking;

support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme

assist and support the effective management of behaviour

be able to communicate clearly, and to a high standard both verbally and in writing, while also having the ability to build good relationships with children parents, staff and the wider community.

We are offering a permanent contact. The required hours are approx 17.5hrs negotiable on days and times at interview

The post holder will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

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

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 27/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C+) or equivalent.

GCSE Maths (Grade C+) or equivalent.

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 3 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent),

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a primary school.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: Mrs Joanna Owen, Headteache

Proposed Interview Date:

11/06/2025 

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.

 

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.