TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Our Lady And St Gerard's RC Primary School. Lostock Hall, Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB (352 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335025
School website: www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Our Lady and St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 teaching assistant. We are looking for staff who are committed to providing a happy, caring learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We would like to appoint a TA who has a nurturing and supporting approach and values all the unique talents of our children.

The TA will be required to support within the classroom and lead intervention sessions. They will also be required to provide some cover for PPA time during the week. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will take a key role in the supervision of children during the lunch time, ensuring that children have access to high quality playground activities.

Our Lady and St. Gerard's proudly offers: - an exciting opportunity in a friendly, caring school - a commitment to your continued professional development - a strong, supportive, friendly staff who work well as a team. If you would like to be part of Our Lady and St. Gerard's school family you are welcome to visit us before applying. This position will be offered on a variable hours contract basis. The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its children and staff. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that 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 attached.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above (appropriate to the post) or equivalent. - 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including English and Maths<

Desirable Qualifications

Evidence of 'A' Levels, BTEC or higher level qualifications.

Essential Experience

Desirable Experience

Proposed Interview Date:

24/04/2023

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.