apply online icon APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Ref 196660
Number of Posts 1
Grade Apprenticeship.
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2025 to 31/08/2027) .
Hours 32.50 hours a week.
Closing Date 13/06/2025.
Location
Cottam Primary School, Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY (281 on roll)

Tel: 01772 727053
School website: www.cottam.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic apprentice teaching assistant to work in our lovely school.  Cottam Primary School is an exciting place to be, for our children and the adults working alongside them.  We are a popular school and have begun a permanent expansion, increasing our capacity from single to two form entry. We are a school on a journey, with lots of opportunities and exciting challenges ahead of us.  This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, working as part of a strong and supportive team. 

Working closely with our Key Stage 1 Team, the successful candidate will be:
  • Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting all children including those with SEND
  • A great communicator and team player, with a positive and proactive approach
  • Experienced in working with children
  • Passionate about inclusion and the power of education to transform lives
  • Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges with enthusiasm.

    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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 1pm on 13/06/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
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    Desirable Qualifications
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    Essential Experience
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    Desirable Experience
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    Proposed Interview Date:
    20/06/2025 
    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: head@cottam.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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