TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA2B)

Ref 196625
Number of Posts 1
Grade 5.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (September ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 12/06/2025.
Location
Hill Road South, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9YE

Tel: 01772 746024
School website: www.middleforth.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Middleforth C of E Primary School is a good school with a strong Christian ethos, an excellent staff team, a supportive governing body and motivated children with a passion for learning.  This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and make a significant contribution to the continued success of our school.

We have a Teaching Assistant opportunity in Key Stage 1 with some support across school, to provide TA support and lunchtime welfare cover following the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme.

We are looking for someone to join us who:
  • Is committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos and strong behaviour policy
  • Is enthusiastic with a positive attitude
  • Has excellent organisational skills 
  • Is involved in whole school life
  • Is flexible to support the changing needs of the day
  • Is committed to supporting all to 'let their light shine'.

    We will offer you:
  • A welcoming school where everyone feels valued and secure and encouraged to reach their full potential
  • A dedicated and motivated teaching staff and governing body who are committed to building on our high standards of behaviour and achievement
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development

    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.

    The closing date is 9am on 12/06/2025.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
    • 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
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of primary age


    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Experience of working flexibly as part of a team


    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the school office to discuss the role further.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    24/06/2025 
    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: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: vacancies@middleforth.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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