1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP (102 on roll)

Tel: 01995 640364
School website: www.whitechapel.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Whitechapel Primary School is a popular, rural, school that prides itself on its strong, social caring ethos.  It is extremely well resourced and has a committed and friendly staff, happy children and supportive parents.

The school is located close to Inglewhite and has extensive grounds enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities.  As a result, children travel from surrounding areas and further afield to attend our successful school.

The children, staff and governors are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide support for a Key Stage 2 child with complex special educational needs.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating the child's learning experiences by helping her access the curriculum at a developmentally appropriate level.  

This role requires a commitment to aiding the child's academic and personal development, ensuring that her individual learning needs are met. Candidates should be proactive, adaptable, and willing to collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals. It is important that the successful candidate is friendly and adaptable and excited to join our small dedicated team. 

The successful applicant will:

Be a kind, patient and positive reassuring adult for children at school

Be dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their academic, physical, social and emotional goals

Establish supportive and constructive relationships with children, staff and parents

Support learning in 1:1 and small group situations

Be committed to whole-school life and be willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events if required

Complete relevant training for the role and engage in continuous professional development

We will offer:

Training as required to ensure full knowledge of the child’s needs.

A vibrant, positive atmosphere throughout school.

A popular, successful school with the continued support of Governors and parents.

A shared commitment to providing the best possible education and experiences for the children in our care.

Support and guidance from the classteacher, SENCO and SLT

If you are passionate about learning, enjoy developing personally and are looking for a rewarding career at our school then please apply for this post.

This position is a fixed-term contract until the child leaves school.  It is term-time only and the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 12:30pm in the first instance. There is the possibility for additional hours in the afternoons.

For an informal discussion please contact: Mrs Nicola Noblett

Applicants are actively encouraged to visit us at school and meet our children. Please contact the school office on 01995 640364 to arrange an appointment.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Letters should not extend over two sides of A4 in font 12.

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 12 noon 07/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

English & Maths GCSE  Grade A-C (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

TA qualification NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

Experience of working with primary aged children

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a classroom environment

Experience of working with children with special educational needs

Proposed Interview Date:

14/07/2025 

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.

 

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.