TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Burscough Lordsgate Township Church Of England Primary School, Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RS (175 on roll)

Tel: 01704 892374
School website: www.lordsgateschool.co.uk

Summary

Initially a Fixed term contract however due to the increasing profile of special educational needs in the school, this position will likely be required in the longer term.

Proposed Interview Date: 16th June 2025 

The children, staff, and governors of Lordsgate Township CE Primary School would like to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant (Level 2b). The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of roles including supporting children with additional needs. The position offered is likely to involve work within our fantastic reception classroom.

Lordsgate is a friendly, happy, and caring school family. The school has an excellent reputation in the community and we have very strong links with our church, St John the Baptist, Burscough. Our distinctive Christian ethos, with the value of love at the heart, is a strength of the school. The successful candidate will need to have proven experience of working in a primary school classroom and the ability to support pupils with the Social and Emotional aspects of learning. You will be joining our team of dedicated and hardworking teaching assistants who set high standards for the children and show care, consideration and compassion for their needs. We can offer the successful candidate:

Enthusiastic and confident children, who enjoy learning and achieve well

Classrooms where behaviour for learning is excellent with a strong emphasis on a relationship and child centred approach.

A great working environment with a management team dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing and staff development.

The opportunity to join a dedicated team of experienced, hard-working staff committed to high standards.

To work in a school with a strong and distinctive Christian Ethos.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form  This contract will be on a variable hours basis in line with all other support staff contracts.

Please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Lordsgate Township CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 (in relevant child care qualification)
GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Experience of working with children with special needs

Desirable Experience

Experience of or special trained in delivering support programmes to children with SEN including speech, language and communication issues
Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment including EYFS/KS1
Experience of supporting children with their social and emotional needs

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.

 

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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.