Location
Woodland Community Primary School, Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH (336 on roll)
Tel: 01695 720018
School website: www.woodlandschool.co.uk
Summary
Woodland is excited to have the opportunity to have a new member of support staff join our school team as a TA2.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of our school, has high expectations of self and those around them and with a proven record of outstanding practice. We would like the candidate to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organised and reliable and who can use time management skills effectively, work effectively as a part of a team and be flexible, energetic and keen to use initiative. The candidate should also be an excellent communicator with high levels of interpersonal skills, approachable, friendly and have a good sense of humour.
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.
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
Desirable Qualifications
NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Commitment to undertake in service development
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
- Ability to relate well to children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
Good numeracy and literacy skills
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work, good time management and organisational skills
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
- First Aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
Ability to make effective use of ICT
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Essential before submitting an application - please call the school office on 01695 720018 to arrange.
Proposed Interview Date:
26/06/2025
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.
