TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A WORKING 1:1 WITH A CHILD IN EYFS

Location

St John's Church Of England Primary School, Cliviger, Burnley Road, Cliviger, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4SU (197 on roll)

Tel: 01282 421395
School website: www.stjohnscliviger.co.uk

Summary

Teaching Assistant working 1:1 with a child in EYFS.
Required – 1st September 2023 to July 2024 (initially)
(8.40 am to 3.35 pm)
28.75 hours. (Variable hours contract)

Our school is in a village location set in the beautiful surroundings of the Cliviger Gorge on the boundaries of Lancashire and Yorkshire. We are right next door to the historic Georgian church of St. John the Divine with which we have strong links assisting us to maintain a firm Christian ethos. We are proud of our happy, friendly, welcoming atmosphere which is frequently commented on by visitors. An extension, along with a recently renovated building, offer bright and spacious working conditions with up-to-date IT facilities. Our hardworking staff are a talented and committed team and our pupils are well behaved and motivated.

We have a supportive Governing Body who work closely with the Headteacher and staff to deliver quality education and provide good resources. The Church Home and School Association, our Parents’ Association, always give support to the work of the school, and as the title suggests, is also considered as a part of our parish church.

Governors are keen to appoint a person with enthusiasm and commitment to the highest standards, to work in this happy school and maintain and further develop its excellence. Our school had its OFSTED inspection in January 2023 and were graded GOOD and we also had our SIAMS (Church Inspection) in February 2019 where we were graded EXCELLENT.

We offer:

• A positive, caring and inclusive ethos.
  
• Happy children who love to play.
  
• A dedicated and nurturing staff team.
  
• A beautiful working environment.
  
• A commitment to outdoor learning.
  
• Staff who support each other and our families.
  
  
  We require someone with these essential attributes/experience:
  
  
• A commitment to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos.
  
• A solid understanding of the principles of child development.
  
• The ability to support, include and nurture pupils who have additional needs.
  
• A dynamic and energetic personality with a ‘can do’ attitude.
  
• Experience of working with children with Down Syndrome is desirable.
  
• An understanding and experience of the EYFS curriculum.
  
  
  Please ring and ask to speak to the Headteacher, Mrs Healey or the school SENDCo, Mrs Pickup, if you would like to discuss any further details. Visits to our school are strongly recommended and will be on Wednesday 26th April at 2pm or Wednesday 3rd May at 10am with the head teacher and SENDCo. Please contact the school office and speak to our school bursar to book a place. (01282 421395)
  
  Please note in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, 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
  

Essential Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

Essential Experience

Desirable Experience

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please telephone to speak to our Headteacher or SENDCo if you would like to discuss further details. Visits are strongly recommended and will be on Wednesday 26 April at 2 pm or Wednesday 3rd May at 10 am. , Please telephone the school office on 01282 421395 to book a place

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2023

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.