Lancashire County Council
Job title:
TEACHING ASSISTANT 3
Company
Lancashire County Council
Job description
Location
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church. Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0AR (8 on roll)
Tel: 01524 751425
School website:
Summary
The Governors at Thurnham Glasson C of E Primary School are looking for a dedicated and motivated L3 Teaching Assistant to work across our school from EYFS up to KS2. This is a fixed-term variable hours contract to the end of the school year.
Thurnham Glasson C of E Primary school is small family school situated on the outskirts of Lancaster. Our team of dedicated staff ensure that our children receive an inspirational education based around our mission statement: Let your light shine.
Our Reception class incorporates pre-school/nursery children (3-4 year olds) in an EYFS unit. We offer wrap around care and extended provision for pre-school/nursery children from 08:30-9:00am and 3:30-4:00pm. The successful candidate will be expected to work in pre-school/nursery and support the wrap around/extended provision when required.
We are looking to recruit a creative, innovative and reliable individual who has a good understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted standards. You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide a caring learning environment for all of our children whilst creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our families. We need someone who can be flexible and adaptable to the needs of our school, relates well to children of all abilities and is committed to promoting progress for all. The successful candidate must be a positive role model, have good communication skills and most importantly have energy, a cheerful manner and a good sense of humour.
Work Pattern: Monday-Friday 9:00-3:30pm unless wrap around/extended provision is required.
Essential criteria:
- An inspiring and creative practitioner who can work well with others.
- Someone with a passion for providing the best possible experiences for children, aiming high at all times.
- An ambitious person who will care for ALL our children, their learning and well-being.
- A positive role model who will lead by example and bring out the best in others.
- Someone with strong experience of working with Early Years.
- NVQ L3 qualification or equivalent.
We offer:
- A vibrant, positive atmosphere throughout school.
- A supportive and effective Governing Body and parents.
- A shared commitment to providing the best possible education and experiences for our children.
- An experienced, dedicated staff and opportunities for continued professional development.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. The closing date is Monday 29 January at 12 noon.
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.
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ L3 or equivalent appropriate to the post.
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Essential Experience
- To have experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage/KS1 classroom.
- To be committed to providing high quality experiences for children.
- To have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with mixed age classes.
For an informal discussion please contact:
To book an appointment to visit our wonderful school, or ask any questions, please contact Mrs Joanne Aveyard, School Bursar on 01524 751425.
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.
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to Address: Application form attached. Please return completed application forms to Mr Daniel Hargreaves, Associate Headteacher at [email protected]
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.
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.
Expected salary
£25979 – 29777 per year
Location
Thurnham, Kent
Job date
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:41:03 GMT
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