Feniscowles Primary School
Vacancies
Teaching Assistant
Starting Date: 28th October 2024
Salary: Grade C SCP 3 - 5
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: Part-time, term time only
Application Deadline: Thursday 17th October 2024, 12.00 noon
Interview: Week commencing 28th October
To be a highly effective school that 'Strives for Excellence' in all it does. A school where academic ambition meets exceptional character education, allowing ‘The Feniscowles Child’ to live life in its fullest.
Supported by values that define our culture and ethos, shaping the Feniscowles Child':
Endeavour Integrity Respect Diversity Compassion Forgiveness
Underpinned by our motto:
'Striving for Excellence'
Teaching Assistant
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teaching Assistant join our school in September; to provide a supportive, stimulating learning environment and to share our high expectations of achievement for all our children. The successful applicant will work in the classroom and provide welfare support at lunchtimes supporting the class teacher and assisting in meeting the personal, social and educational needs of all our children.
We are looking for an individual who:
- has experience of working with children with SEN
- will be an enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children and uses their own initiative
- value innovation, creativity and have high ambition
- be committed to the vision statement set out for our school, relentlessly striving for excellence in all aspects of school life
- has experience of supporting pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings
- be committed to professional development and have the drive to become an outstanding practitioner
- has experience of supporting pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings
- has proven skills in behaviour management
- have a warm heart and a big smile, ready to contribute to our school ethos and culture.
In return, we can offer:
- a welcoming school, with a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- an ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
- a dedicated Governing Body
- supportive parents and children who are keen to learn
- extensive support and CPD.
Recruitment and Selection Process:
Closing Date for Applications: 12:00 noon, Thursday 17th October 2024
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 18th October and applicants being invited to the selection process will be advised on this day.
Feniscowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce any workplace risks, therefore we encourage all of our employees to be vaccinated to protect themselves and everyone else at the workplace.
Paper applications should be addressed to Mrs Turner at the school address above.
E-mail applications should be sent to:
Teaching Assistant - SEN
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade C SCP 3 - 5
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: Part-time, term time only
Application Deadline: Thursday 17th October 2024, 12.00 noon
Interview: Week commencing 28th October
To be a highly effective school that 'Strives for Excellence' in all it does. A school where academic ambition meets exceptional character education, allowing ‘The Feniscowles Child’ to live life in its fullest.
Supported by values that define our culture and ethos, shaping the Feniscowles Child':
Endeavour Integrity Respect Diversity Compassion Forgiveness
Underpinned by our motto:
'Striving for Excellence'
Teaching Assistant
We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated support team at Feniscowles Primary School. We require someone who is confident in supporting an individual with special educational needs. The role is to work with a current KS2 pupil demonstrating social interaction difficulties and requires support with communication skills.
The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who has strong behavioural management techniques and can help the pupil concentrate and access the curriculum. The successful applicant will work in the classroom and provide welfare support at lunchtimes supporting the class teacher and assisting in meeting the personal, social and educational needs of all our children.
We are looking for an individual who:
- has experience of working with children with SEN; in particular working with children who have autism.
- will be an enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children and uses their own initiative
- value innovation, creativity and have high ambition
- be committed to the vision statement set out for our school, relentlessly striving for excellence in all aspects of school life
- has experience of supporting pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings
- be committed to professional development and have the drive to become an outstanding practitioner
- has experience of supporting pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings
- has proven skills in behaviour management
- have a warm heart and a big smile, ready to contribute to our school ethos and culture.
In return, we can offer:
- a welcoming school, with a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- an ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
- a dedicated Governing Body
- supportive parents and children who are keen to learn
- extensive support and CPD.
Recruitment and Selection Process:
Closing Date for Applications: 12:00 noon, Thursday 17th October 2024
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 18th October and applicants being invited to the selection process will be advised on this day.
Feniscowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce any workplace risks, therefore we encourage all of our employees to be vaccinated to protect themselves and everyone else at the workplace.
Paper applications should be addressed to Mrs Turner at the school address above.
E-mail applications should be sent to:
Welfare Assistant
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic welfare assistant to join our dedicated support team at lunchtimes.
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic and committed to working with the support team
- Be flexible in their approach to work
- Be actively involved in the supervision of playground games and activities with our children
In return, Feniscowles will offer you:
- A friendly, enthusiastic, supportive and caring staff team
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- Hands-on, supportive, involved governors
- An inclusive school with a positive attitude
Feniscowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken prior to any offer of employment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this position please download the application form and all supporting documentation from our school website:
Paper applications should be addressed to Mrs Turner at the school address above.
E-mail applications should be sent to:
Volunteering in School
If have some spare time and would like an opportunity to make a difference in school or, you are thinking of a change of career and would like some experience to see whether a role in education is what you are looking for, then volunteering at Feniscowles could be for you!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help in school, duties would include:
- Listen to our children read – it is important our children develop fluency and understanding in their reading; you would be helping develop this by encouraging the children to discuss the book they are reading, describe the characters, what has happened and what may happen, to demonstrate their understanding.
- Administration support – supporting teachers; photocopying or helping set the classroom up for lessons.
- Assisting in the classroom during lessons.
- Accompany the staff and children on trips, if you are available.
If you interested, please complete the application form below and return to our School Business Manager - sbm@feniscowles.blackburn.sch.uk
All applicants will have an informal interview and require a DBS check.