TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A WITH LUNCHTIME WELFARE DUTY

Location

Walton-le-dale, St Leonard's Church Of England Primary School, Walton Green, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JL (239 on roll)

Tel: 01772 556021
School website: www.st-leonards-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Summary:

The Governing Body of St Leonard’s C of E Primary school are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and experienced teaching assistant to join our inspirational and dedicated team of staff.

This role is a split role covering all duties as outlined in the TA2A job description. 

The successful candidate will be required to be:

An exemplary teaching assistant with a proven track record of work in a primary school setting

Have a high standard of Maths and English

Motivating, patient, caring and considerate throughout their classroom practise

Have excellent communication skills

Able to work well as a member of a team and have adaptability and flexibility in working practices;

Able to nurture, motivate and develop every child through high expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour;

Experience of leading teaching and learning throughout different year groups<

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Experience of covering classes e.g. cover supervisor or HLTA

Willing to engage in the wider aspects of school life

We can provide:

a happy, welcoming, Christian school environment;

well behaved and aspirational pupils with a love of learning and positive attitudes;

supportive staff and committed, passionate governors who take an active role in all areas of school life;

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above Essential

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate t the post (or equivalent) Desirable

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment 

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Desirable Experience

Time management skills

Organisational skills

First Aid Certificate

Administrative skills

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Ability to make effective use of ICT

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.