LocationSherwood Primary School, Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA (419 on roll)Tel: 01772 719093
School website:SummaryThe Governors of Sherwood Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our highly committed and hardworking team. Sherwood Primary School is an outstanding Primary School. High expectations, excellent teaching and inclusive approaches are at the heart of all our work. We benefit from superb support from our families and our highly committed Governors work closely with the School to continue to move the School forward.We are looking for a highly skilled teaching assistant who:
- is a strong classroom practitioner and open to continued development
- committed to promoting positive attitudes to learning
- builds positive relationships with children, parents, staff and visitors alike
- is committed to working as part of a team
- can use literacy, numeracy and computing skills effectively
- recognises the strengths of each child and can work with the class teacher to address next steps for learning for each child
- This role includes 26.25 hours TA role and 5 hours welfare (8.45-3.30pm Monday - Friday). We are very interested in receiving applications from candidates who have EYFS and Key Stage 1 experience but welcome applications from all interested applicants. Sherwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.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.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please visit our School Website for key information. In your letter of application, please outline your experience and curriculum strengths, referring to the role profile. 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
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work
Desirable Experience
- Experience of delivering 1:1 support or small group intervention
For an informal discussion please contact:Please contact the Headteacher for an informal discussion.Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation 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.
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