APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Shaftesbury High School, Weldbank Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3NQ (125 on roll)

Tel: 01257 249803
School website: www.shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Shaftesbury High School is a highly successful Pupil Referral Unit with a capacity for 125 pupils. We were deemed Good by Ofsted in October 2019 and remained Good in May 2025. The school is divided into ASPIRE and OASIS. ASPIRE caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been permanently excluded from schools in Chorley and South Ribble areas or are on interventions to address behavioural issues. OASIS caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been medically referred for an intervention place from their mainstream school.

Our vision and aspiration for all pupils is equal in that we aim to equip them with the skills, knowledge and resilience to make the most of their next steps, whether that be a mainstream setting or college, apprenticeship or training. The staff team are fully committed to ensuring that every pupil is given every opportunity to succeed within a safe and inspiring environment. We require an Apprentice Teaching Assistant for KS3 and KS4 pupils. We welcome applications from personnel who have a passion for and a keen interest in working with pupils with behavioural issues and will work towards working with pupils to the National Curriculum standards. We require a commitment to keeping all children safe in education.

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.

The contract will be for 32.50 hours per week.

This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is for the Apprenticeship rate of pay at £7.55 per hour. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

We offer free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that this vacancy is closing on Friday 11th July 2025 at 12 noon.

Essential Qualifications

Commitment to undertake the apprenticeship training package and in service training and apply yourself to the the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence.

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the pupils.

Good attendance record / commitment to regular attendance at work.

Desirable Qualifications

English GCSE Grade 4 or above or must be willing to achieve the grade during the apprenticeship.

Maths GCSE Grade 4 or above or must be willing to achieve the grade during the apprenticeship.

Essential Experience

Must adhere to confidentiality.

Ability to relate well to pupils and work well within a team.

Good communication and organisation skills.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with or caring for pupils and be aware of SEND.

Experience of working within a classroom setting.

Experience of supporting pupils with their social and emotional needs.

Experience of administration work related to working in a school / classroom setting.

Ability to use ICT effectively.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Margaret Kavanagh, SBM, bursar@shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk

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.