TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B

Location

Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School, Manor Drive, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1EU (124 on roll).

Tel:

School website: manorbeachprimary.co.uk

Overview

The Governors of Manor Beach Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our committed and hardworking team. The post is for 15.75 hours per week Monday to Friday. Post holders will work alongside teaching staff to provide high quality learning opportunities.

We are a happy, inclusive and welcoming school community with a strong commitment to nurturing every child. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive team that works together to help all pupils thrive. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are passionate about supporting children's learning and development. Working under the direction of teaching staff, you will deliver learning activities for individuals and groups, monitor pupil progress, and develop positive, supportive relationships that help children succeed. Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs across the primary age range is desirable.

This position is part-time, term time only. The salary quoted is full time equivalent; if successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to grade 'C' or above

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Level 3
• Paediatric First Aid

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a Primary school setting
• Experience of supporting pupils with diverse needs

Desirable Experience

• Have experience of working with SEND pupils within a classroom setting
• Experience of working with children across the primary age range

Equal Opportunities Statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

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 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.

Application Details

To apply, complete the attached application form and email the completed application electronically to: .

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.