Location
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (976 on roll)
Tel: 01772 719060
Summary
Amazing Teaching Assistants we need you! We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant. The purpose of the post is to work within the SEND Department assisting and supporting pupils who have low levels of literacy, numeracy and EAL needs. We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do and you will join a fabulous team of staff and pupils. You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwoods journey to be an Outstanding school. You will join a team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood.
We seek to appoint an experienced candidate who has:
- Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour.
- Contributions to make to the wider Academy.
- Dedication to improving the opportunities for the students of Fulwood Academy by delivering a broad and innovative curriculum.
We can offer you:
- A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
- Outstanding facilities to support Teaching and Learning
- A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
- A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
- A strong behaviour system that supports Teaching and Learning
- The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
- An environment focused on raising standards
Opportunities for career development Working Requirements: 34.5 hours per week, Term-Time, plus 5 days, Mon-Thurs 8.15am-3.45pm, Fri-3.15pm
Details/application forms are available from the vacancies section of the academy website and returnable to: Mrs P Ward, PA to SLT either at the above address or using the following e-mail address. [email protected] Closing date: Monday 13th July Interviews: Wednesday 15th July
Please note that 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
Please see the attached person specification
Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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For an informal discussion please contact:
For further information about the role please contact Mrs P Ward: 01772 719060
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.
