Class and 1:1 Teaching Assistant 2b

St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall, ROSSENDALE, Lancashire, BB4 8RZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 October 2023

• Closing date

  6 October 2023 at 5pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Working hours would be from 08:45am to 15:30 Monday to Friday, with welfare duty to support the SEND pupils during lunch hours. The successful candidate will receive a 30 minute lunch break each day.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 30-10-2023 to 21-07-2024
• Pay scale: Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential skills and experience:

GCSE Grade C or abovein Maths and English or equivalent.

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

What the school offers its staff

We offer an warm, friendly and welcoming inclusive school with opportunities to develop you skills and experience; particularly in relation to SEND. As a result of this all pupils achieve highly academically, socially and personally.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an initial and updated DBS, an induction period and the guidance on disqualification by association. Online safeguarding checks will also be carried out by a member of the office staff for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@rawtenstall-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

St Mary's welcome letter.pdf - 272 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant 2b -Job description and person specification.pdf - 450 KB (opens in new tab)

Handling of DBS certificate information Policy.docx - 38.1 KB (opens in new tab)

Lancashire County Council Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders (2).docx - 20.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: head@rawtenstall-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01706 216407
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-cofe-primary-school-rawtenstall (opens in new tab)

St Mary's CE Primary School is an average sized primary school with 190 pupils on roll. The school serves a mixed catchment area from the Rossendale area. At St Mary's CE Primary School our children benefit from being part of an inclusive school community where they feel secure, valued and cared for. Our children enjoy opportunities to study a wide, varied and rich curriculum, alongside being supported and challenged, allowing them to achieve their potential; personally, socially and academically. We are looking for someone who is committed to the school and securing high standards of teaching and learning, someone who is positive and passionate about making a difference to all at St Mary's CE Primary School. The position in the first instance is from October 30th 2023 to the 21st July 2024  across year 1 with  1:1 commitment supporting SEN pupils.  The hours are 8.45 – 15:30 and include lunchtime cover. The successful candidate will also be provided with a 30 minute lunch break each day.  Without exception, everyone who visits St Mary's CE Primary School is impressed by the warm welcome they receive. They comment on the behaviour and respectful manner of all our children and the clarity of our aspiration for all pupils. 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. 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.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@rawtenstall-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk.

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