apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Ref 197045
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 pro rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 20 hours a week.
Closing Date 07/07/2025.
Location
Caton Primary School, Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9NH

Tel: 01524 770104
School website: www.catonprimary.school
Summary
The governors of Caton Primary School are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.  The working hours are 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.  

Caton Primary School is a thriving and successful primary school in the beautiful Lune Valley.  Our facilities are superb with a fantastic outdoor space, including our own forest and a detached sports hall.  

We are looking for someone who:
  • supports our mission of enabling our pupils to learn with laughter
  • is passionate about working with children 
  • has high standards and expectations for themselves and pupils
  • is kind and patient
  • is flexible and able to respond positively to last minute changes
  • works effectively as part of a team 
  • is able to take direction and to show initiative
  • is a reflective practitioner and positive about professional development
  • has good literacy and numeracy skills 

    In return, we can offer:
  • friendly and supportive staff
  • wonderful children and families
  • opportunities for professional development
  • a highly supportive and experienced governing body that is fully committed to the ongoing development of our school

    A minimum variable hours contract of 15 hours will be offered to the successful candidate although 20 hours is required in the first year. 

    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.

    If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and would like to be a part of our hardworking and happy team, we would welcome your application.  For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, contact the Headteacher, Gail Bowskill, on 01524 770104.

    The closing date is 12 noon 07/07/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
    See person specification

    Desirable Qualifications
    See person specification

    Essential Experience
    See person specification

    Desirable Experience
    See person specification

    Proposed Interview Date:
    11/07/2025 
    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: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@caton.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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