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Ref 196636
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6.
Salary £27269 to £ 31067 Variable contract (15 hours to 28 hours)
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 (or earlier if possible) ) .
Hours 28 Variable 15 hour hours a week.
Closing Date 16/06/2025.
Location
Accrington St John With St Augustine COfE Primary School, Maudsley Street, Accrington, BB5 6AD (203 on roll)

Tel: 01254 392717
School website: www.st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant (L3)  to join our hardworking, caring team at this successful primary school.  We are looking for someone with good Key Stage 2 knowledge and experience and who:

  • is creative and motivated
  • is committed to high standards for all children
  • is able to demonstrate that they are a highly effective classroom practitioner
  • has good interpersonal and relationship skills
  • is able to work as part of a team.
  • has excellent articulation skills
  • is able to demonstrate a nurturing, calming relationship with pupils
  • has good literacy and mathematical skills

    We can offer you:
  • the opportunity to work with friendly, enthusiastic children
  • an experienced, dedicated and talented staff team
  • a warm and welcoming school

    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.

    • Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
  • Equivalent to TA Level 3 or higher
  • GSCE MATHS A-C ENGLISH A-C

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Any further qualifications in relation to educational settings, including Safeguarding qualifications.
    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children at Key Stage 2
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
  • Experience of Administrative work
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience working in both Key Stages
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Prospective candidates are more than welcome to meet the headteacher and have a look around the school. Please ring our office to arrange for a time for your visit.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    09/07/2025 
    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: Mrs Ainsworth
    School Business Manager
    St John with St Augustine CE Primary School
    Maudsley Street
    Accrington
    Lancashire BB56AD.
    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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