Location
Sherwood Primary School, Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA (421 on roll)
Tel: 01772 719093
School website: www.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Sherwood Primary School is an outstanding two form entry Primary School. We are looking to appoint a highly committed team member to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Manager of our After School Club each day. The successful applicant will be expected to work with children delivering high quality support and interventions in class, working closely alongside our class teachers to meet the needs of all children. The role also includes supporting and supervising our children during the lunch hour.
In addition to this, the role also includes taking responsibility for the delivery of our After School Club each day. This includes leading a team of Play Workers and planning play based provision for our children during extended hours.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in EYFS, KS1 or KS2. Please specify your experience in your application. We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to join our hard working team and to contribute towards our vision for all children. We have high expectations of our children's behaviour and academic achievement. We provide Sherwood children with a vibrant curriculum and work closely with our families to support children's social and emotional needs. Our children work hard and show fantastic commitment to their learning and the life of our School. 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.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 12noon-6pm (27.5 hours per week). The position will be permanent.
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
- NVQ/BTEC Level 3 childcare qualification or higher qualification
English and Mathematics GCSE Grade C or above
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Desirable Qualifications
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children in a school in a teaching assistant role
A positive role model for children who will lead by example and form positive relationships within a team
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of leading after school provision
- Leading and managing teams/staff
- Monitoring targets for future progress
- Establishing and developing strong relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and carers
- Have a clear understanding of all the needs of all pupils
- Monitoring pupils progress in reference with the schools practice
Excellent behaviour management skills
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the School to discuss the role with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
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.
