Teaching Assistant 2B

The children, staff, and governors of Lordsgate Township CE Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled Teaching Assistant (Level 2b). The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of roles including supporting children with additional needs. The position is initially offered on a part time 15 hours, approximately two and a half days, specific days /hours to be discussed with successful candidate as their is some flexiblity. Lordsgate is a friendly, happy, and caring school family. The school has an excellent reputation in the community and we have very strong links with our church, St John the Baptist, Burscough. Our distinctive Christian ethos is a strength of the school. The successful candidate will need to have proven experience of working in a primary school classroom and the ability to support pupils with the Social and Emotional aspects of learning. You will be joining our team of dedicated and hardworking teaching assistants
who set high standards for the children and show care and consideration for their needs.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Enthusiastic and confident children, who enjoy learning and achieve well


• Classrooms where behaviour for learning is excellent.


• A great working environment with a management team dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing


• The opportunity to join a dedicated team of experienced, hard-working staff committed to high standards


• To work in a school with a strong and distinctive Christian Ethos

This contract will be on a variable hours basis in line with all other support staff contracts.
Please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
Lordsgate Township CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


• NVQ level 2 in relevant child care qualification

GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics

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  Desirable Qualifications
  
• Additional CPD or training related to pupils with additional needs


Essential Experience
Experience of working in a Primary School Classroom

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  Desirable Experience
  
• Experience of meeting the needs of children with special educational needs and speech, language and communication issues


• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment including EYFS/KS1


• Experience of supporting children with their social and emotional needs

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviours