TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Lancashire County Council

• Preston
• Permanent
• Part-time
• 1 day ago

Location
Hillside Specialist School And College, Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB (115 on roll)
Tel:

Summary
Hillside is a Special School & College for children and young adults with autism. We have 115 students ranging from age 4 to 18 years on roll. We encourage a happy and professional culture and seek highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge. We believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.
School support staff have the advantage of working term time only with salary paid over 12 equal months - perfect for parents of school age children or if you enjoy extended summer travels. We have a permanent vacancy for immediate start. Taking into account term time only and just 27.5 hours per week, the actual starting salary is £15,258.
The working pattern is usually Monday to Friday 9:30 to 15:30, however this may be moved if needed.

What you can expect from us:

• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• An opportunity to work towards higher qualifications to assist your progression. Hillside works alongside Nelson & Colne College, who visit Hillside to provide tuition support if you wish to follow a Level 3 qualification whilst you work.
• Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support staff have 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to the School's health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP phone & video consultations, Counselling and Physio programmes if there is a medical need.
• To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.

What we expect from you:

• A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
• Under the supervision of the class team you will be expected to assist the pupils and support the Teacher during the school day.
• To abide by the Code of conduct.

Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties.
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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The closing date is 12 noon 23/04/2025.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Mathematics/numeracy

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children/young people with special needs
• Experience of working with children from 4 - 18 years

For an informal discussion please contact:

Proposed Interview Date:
29/04/2025

Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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 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.

Lancashire County Council

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Mathematics/numeracy
Desirable Experience
• Experience of working with or caring for children/young people with special needs
• Experience of working with children from 4 - 18 years
  
  School support staff have the advantage of working term time only with salary paid over 12 equal months - perfect for parents of school age children or if you enjoy extended summer travels. We have a permanent vacancy for immediate start. Taking into account term time only and just 27.5 hours per week, the actual starting salary is £15,258.
The working pattern is usually Monday to Friday 9:30 to 15:30, however this may be moved if needed. More Information about our school and requirements of new staff applicants can be found on our website at www.hillside.lancs.sch.uk. What you can expect from us:
• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• An opportunity to work towards higher qualifications to assist your progression. Hillside works alongside Nelson & Colne College, who visit Hillside to provide tuition support if you wish to follow a Level 3 qualification whilst you work.
• Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support staff have 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to the School's health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP phone & video consultations, Counselling and Physio programmes if there is a medical need.
• To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.
What we expect from you:
• A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
• Under the supervision of the class team you will be expected to assist the pupils and support the Teacher during the school day.
• To abide by the Code of conduct