Position Overview & Specifications

Ref 185175A
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6.
Salary £24054 to £ 27852 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 27.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 19/04/2023. Location Nelson Walverden Primary School, Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL (474 on roll)

Tel: 01282 614834
School website: www.walverdenprimaryschool.uk Summary The Governors of Walverden Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The post is for 27.5 hours per week, hours to be arranged. If you are currently a TA looking for a role where you will receive continued professional development and the autonomy of running small intervention groups, then this is the job for you! Add to that, the satisfaction of having a real impact on the life chances of our children and being part of a supportive and friendly team, then look no further.

We require a dedicated TA with previous experience of supporting children. In addition, you should show in your application that you have:

  • Experience in supporting Maths and English lessons,
  • A friendly and genuine child-centred approach,
  • Some knowledge or experience working with children and young people to provide personalised learning experiences,
  • A calm, patient and encouraging manner, with an ability to make learning engaging.
  • An ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively in order to maximise children’s learning time.

    We can offer you:

  • A warm, friendly school where children are at the heart of what we do,
  • Lovely, enthusiastic and well-behaved children with enormous potential,
  • A committed and collaborative staff team and governors,
  • Many opportunities for further development and training,
  • A good school which has a commitment to working with parents and the community.

    Candidates should complete an application form and email it to bursar@walverden.lancs.sch.uk by 19th April 2023. Interviews will be held on the 28th April 2023. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

    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
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For an informal discussion please contact: For informal chats or further information please contact the school office. , School visits - 27th March 2023 9.30am and 1.30pm. Please ring the school office to book a visit. Proposed Interview Date: 28/04/2023 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.