LEVEL 2B TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Aughton St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, Delph Park Avenue, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5DG (193 on roll)

Tel: 01695 423295
School website: www.aughtonstmichaels.co.uk

Summary

The Governors of Aughton St. Michael’s C. of E. School are seeking to appoint a temporary part-time Level 2B Teaching Assistant and Welfare Assistant. The hours will be: 15 hours over 5 days as a TA (9:30am – 12:30pm), but this may change depending on circumstance and need. The post will commence on 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026, at which point it will be subject to a financial review. 

The successful candidate will:

Enjoy working with children and demonstrate a commitment to providing a safe, caring, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Be an outstanding practitioner.

Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

Have a commitment to life - long learning and reflective practice.

Be hard working, enthusiastic and creative.

Have the ability to work with colleagues, parents and other agencies for the benefit of the pupils. 

We will offer the successful candidate:

A positive working environment

A popular and successful school with a proven record of high achievement.

The opportunity to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team.

Well-motivated and well-behaved pupils who enjoy school and achieve high standards.

 A clear commitment to continuing professional development.

Aughton St. Michael’s is a Church of England Primary School; the ability to support and contribute to the Christian ethos would be an advantage.

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.

For a full overview of the job responsibilities and personal specifications, please see the additional documentation. 

Closing Date – Monday 16th June 12am. Please complete an application form and submit together with a supporting letter to the school office by this date. The documents can be submitted in person or electronically by emailing them to bursar@aughton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

If you would like to visit the school before you apply please contact the school office either by phone – 01695 423295 – or by email – bursar@aughton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk.

Essential Qualifications

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

Essential Experience

Ability to work with and communicate clearly with children. 

Commitment to undertake appropriate in-service training in a timely manner.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant within the Primary age range

Experience of delivering small group activities

Be able to utilise a range of behaviour management strategies

Experience of delivering phonics

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.