TEACHING ASSISTANT 1
| Ref | 197472 |
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| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Grade | Grade 3 SCP 3-4. |
| Salary | £24796 to £ 25185 Pro Rata Term time only |
| Term | Part-time. |
| Perm / FTC | Permanent. |
| Required | (Asap ) . |
| Hours | 29.75 hours a week. |
| Closing Date | 25/09/2025. |
Job Description & Employee Specification (22 KB)
- Location
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Kirkham Pear Tree School, 29 Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2HA (110 on roll)
Tel: 01772 683609
School website: www.peartreeschool.co.uk - Summary
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Under direction, supporting the class teacher to ensure the physical needs of pupils, in relation to welfare, personal care, feeding and mobility are met. This will include assisting with the proper use of specialist aids/equipment and integrated therapy, when specific training has been undertaken.
To assist with the preparation of resources and classroom organisation.
To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.
We are committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expect staff to share this commitment.
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.
Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 25/09/2025 - Desirable Qualifications
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Relevant childcare qualification
- Desirable Experience
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Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
- For an informal discussion please contact:
- Dawn Craven on 01772 683609
- Proposed Interview Date:
- 03/10/2025
- 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 pack is attached. Please email fionawafer@peartree.lancs.sch.uk |
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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.
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.