apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2B - UPPER KS2

Ref 196501
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Pro Rata Term Time Only
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 16/06/2025.
Location
St Bede's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton Green, Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, PR6 7EB (200 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335861
School website: www.st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors and Headteacher of St Bede's Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a motivated and positive teaching assistant, to work with the children in Upper KS2 (Y5/Y6). The hours are 8.30am - 3.15pm, Monday - Friday, term time.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is patient and understanding
  • Has a positive outlook
  • Has good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team
  • Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
  • Will contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Is committed to continuously improving their own practice
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information
  • Has a commitment to safeguarding
  • Has effective behaviour management skills

    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.
    • Essential Qualifications

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

    Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with children in Upper KS2 (Y5/Y6) in a school environment

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of supporting children with challenging behaviour

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    For an informal discussion please contact Samantha Clayton, Headteacher - 01772 335861
    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 to advert.. Please return completed application form to Louise Swarbrick, School Business Manager at bursar@st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    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.

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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.

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