Teaching Assistant 2A

Our Governing Body is looking to appoint a temporary part-time Teaching Assistant who is flexible and adaptable, and able to motivate and inspire individual children with very specific needs. The successful candidate will primarily support individual children in our Reception and/or Y1 class., 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 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. Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 23/10/2024

We are looking for a person who is friendly, has a positive attitude, who is hardworking and able to use their own initiative. You will be fully involved in teaching, learning and assessment and supporting the children in our care.,

• Have experience supporting children with SEND
• Have a genuine desire to work with children
• Share the belief that every child can succeed
• Have a strong, positive work ethic
• Be enthusiastic and hardworking
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
Be flexible and adaptable
• Equal Opportunities statement, NVQ Level 2 or above, or equivalent, childcare qualification
a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including maths and English at grade C/4 or above Desirable Qualifications
• ASD CPD
• First Aid
Essential Experience Recent employment/experience in a primary school
• Desirable Experience
• Experience of working within Early Years/KS1 in a school setting
• Experience of working with young children with SEND, ASD
• Experience of working with children who have speech and language needs
• Experience of working with children who have delayed development
Experience of working with children with medical needs