TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Location

Aughton Town Green Primary School, Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SF (314 on roll)

Tel: 01695 423688
School website: www.towngreen.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governing Body at Aughton Town Green Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the teaching and learning in one of our junior classes.

This position will require the successful candidate to work primarily in a traditional Teaching Assistant’s role most days, however, there would also be the necessity for our new member of staff to lead the class they are working in as a HLTA on at least one afternoon each week.

Our new TA/HLTA will be fully involved in all teaching and learning activities in the KS2 class; as a result of this they must have a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum as well as the developmental needs of this age group. The school will provide an effective team of colleagues to support and further develop the successful candidate both personally and professionally.

Aughton Town Green is a warm and friendly school with an excellent reputation. The School has excellent relationships with pupils, parents and within the community. We are a good school with positive values and ethos and a friendly dedicated team of teaching and support staff.

The successful candidate should have the following qualities and beliefs:

Have the highest expectations and provide an excellent teaching and learning environment

Believe that all children can achieve success

Be able to develop and maintain positive relationships

Have a good understanding of the relevant curriculums

Be a positive role model who cares about the well-being of the children

Be able to support curricular and extra-curricular developments

Ofsted – June 2024 said:  ‘At Aughton Town Green Primary School, pupils are happy in school and are kind to one another. The school’s motto ‘Only my best is good enough for me’ is reflected in pupils’ positive attitudes to their learning.

Primary School Safeguarding information: Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Only those applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 11th July

Proposed session observations and interview dates: week beginning Monday 21st July

School viewing opportunities will be on Thursday 3rd July, 2.30pm. Please ring to confirm your attendance 01695 423688

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

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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.