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Ref 197630
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5.
Salary £25989 to £ 28142 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP to 31/08/2026) .
Hours 15 hours a week.
Closing Date 02/10/2025.
Location
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore, Raven Avenue, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4EZ (140 on roll)

Tel: 01706 226315
School website: www.st-veronicas.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
Fifteen hours per week, term time only.  08:45 - 11:45, Monday to Friday.  

What skills and experience we are looking for:
  • Proven experience in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally with a particular focus on Year 6.

  • Strong understanding of both maths and English to support the curriculum effectively.

  • Experience of covering a class during PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) time.

  • Proven strength in supporting Year 6 children through their SATs journey, ensuring they feel confident and well-prepared.

  • Expertise in providing support for SEND children, particularly those with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) needs, to help them thrive in the classroom setting.


    • What the school offers its staff
  • A friendly and welcoming staff community where collaboration is key.

  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

  • An emphasis on teamwork that fosters a shared commitment to all students' success.

  • The chance to work with a diverse range of children, nurturing their individual abilities and aspirations.

  • A supportive team and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who are dedicated to fostering an inspiring learning environment for both staff and students.


    • If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role at St Veronica's RC Primary School.

    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 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.

    Interviews will be held w.c. 06.10.2025
    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact school.
    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: the Headteacher at the School
    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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