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Ref 196507
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 (Point 6-11).
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Salary advertised is full time equivalent. Post is pro rata.
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 06/06/2025.
Location
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6RX (97 on roll)

Tel: 01706 213048
School website: www.cribdenhouse.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers. 

 In addition to the following duties, the post holder may be required to undertake the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post, and those related to a Special School environment, for example intimate/personal care duties, moving and handling, and supporting children with medical conditions and additional needs.

Please note: This post is pro-rata, term time only. This post is advertised as full week Monday to Friday with working patterns to be discussed at interview.

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 please complete the attached application form and return to kwood@cribdenhouse.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 06/06/2025
Desirable 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
  • Ability to relate well to children
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Ability to make effective use of ICT
  • Flexible attitude to work

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
  • 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: Please return Application to kwood@cribdenhouse.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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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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