TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2(B)'S

Location

Mayfield Specialist School, Gloucester Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3HN (130 on roll)

Tel: 01257 263063
School website: www.chorleymayfield.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint 4 hardworking, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistants, with experience in SEN. They will join a  well-established team of professionals, who are committed to  safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We offer a staff uniform and wellbeing initiatives. We are a growing school, with 130 pupils, but we pride ourselves in making a big impact on the lives of our children and their families. The ideal applicants will have had prior experience in supporting pupils with special needs in a special or mainstream setting, in addition to  supporting general classroom duties and in the hydrotherapy pool, under the supervision of the pool manager.    Important note: please read the supporting pupils with Medical Conditions  in Special Schools annex.

The hours are 09:00am-16:00pm (Monday’s) and 09:00am - 15:30pm (Tuesdays- Fridays).

The closing date is 9am 23/06/2025
The interview date is week commencing 07 July 2025.

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.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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 relevant age

Experience of working in a relevant classroom or service environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of using Tapestry

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office (01257 263063)

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.