TEACHING ASSISTANT TA3 EARLY YEARS (RECEPTION YEAR)

Lancashire County Council

  • Thornton, Lancashire Cleveleys, Lancashire
  • £28,142-32,062 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
LocationThornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School, Manor Drive, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1EU (126 on roll)Tel: 01253 853879
School website:SummaryThe Governors of Manor Beach Primary School are looking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant for 28.75 hours per week to start as soon as possible.This post is part time, term time only, temporary from September 2025 to July 2026 with possible extension based on budget. Please note that the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be on a pro-rata basis.Position salary is Grade 6, Monday to Friday, term-time only. Times required to work will be 08:50 to 12pm and 1pm to 3:30pm each day.We are looking for a TA3 who:
  • Has a passion for working with children
  • Has a passion for learning
  • Will uphold the school values
  • Supports our positive and inclusive ethos
  • Has high expectations and will challenge and encourage all of our children to achieve their best and shine
  • Will ensure that our children are well supported socially, emotionally and academically
  • Has experience of supporting children with a range of needs
  • Is resilient, committed, flexible and pro-active
We can offer you:
  • A happy, warm and inclusive school
  • Fantastic children who are at the heart of everything that we do
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Supportive colleagues in a great team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Please note that CVs are not accepted to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • English GSCE or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications
  • Paediatric First Aid
Forest School TrainingEssential Experience
  • Experience of working in Early Years in a school setting
  • Sound knowledge of EYFS curriculum in a school setting
  • Sound understanding of typical development of children in the Early Years
  • Ability to plan and deliver effective learning experiences
  • Experience of cover supervision for whole classes
Desirable Experience
  • +2 years experience in a school based Early Years Setting as TA3 or above
  • Experience of supporting pupils with SEND
Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation 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.

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