Temporary TA3

Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY

15 days remaining to apply

Closing date
27 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term - Till December 2025
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £27,269 and £31,067

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, skilled, experienced and dedicated TA3. The successful applicant will have skills, knowledge and experience in working in EYFS and with SEND children with significant needs.

The role will involve working 1:1, supporting the learning of a Year 2 child with significant SEND needs, working at EYFS level. You will work under the direction of our experienced team: the Y2 teacher, deputy head who is EYFS lead, our two SENDCos and our Pupil & Family Support Manager. You should be prepared to work with the child 1:1. Training and support will be given but this is a role for someone who already has experience of EYFS and of children with significant needs.

The role is temporary and will be reviewed in December 2025.

This position is term time plus inset days.

Please note:

CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
The successful candidate must bring proof of qualifications and DBS status before the appointment can be confirmed.
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an informal discussion please contact:

01282 617035 arranging to speak to Mrs Julie Wood, headteacher, Mrs Lindsey Felters, SENDCO or Mrs Vicky Entwistle, Pupil & Family Support Manager.

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and caring ethos based on the values of the Christian faith.

Supportive parents and Governors and strong links with the local parish community.

Well motivated, well behaved pupils who are enthusiastic to learn and enjoy coming to school.

A well-resourced and attractive working environment.

A supportive team committed to your professional development.

A wellbeing package.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.