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Teaching Assistant

Balshaw's Church Of England High School

Leyland, Lancashire

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Salary:
Grade 6 SCP 11-19 (£21,166 - £24,799) pro rata
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
28 June 2019

Job overview

Balshaw’s values its team of Teaching Assistants very highly and has maintained a large group of highly skilled TAs who are able to plan and deliver teaching to small groups and have a very proactive role in the development and care of our students who need that closer level of care or supervision.

The school is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic individual to the position of Teaching Assistant. The role will be part time and will support teachers and students in any designated year group. The successful applicant will ensure that every child is able to gain the most from their education by supporting them with their additional needs in order to maximise their learning as required. We are looking for creative candidates who will make a big impact in the life and learning environment of our pupils. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in working with children and in supporting and developing their learning.

This is initially a 12 month term time only post which is 30 hours 50 minutes per week. The permanency of the role will be dependent on future funding and the medium term demands of the TA team. The working day will be typically a 8.15am start, finishing at 3.25pm with a 20 minute unpaid break and a 40 minute unpaid lunch. However, some flexibility will be needed to meet the needs of the school. Our teaching assistants can be called upon to provide cover at times. 

As a member of our successful Teaching Assistant team you will have good interpersonal skills, be flexible and focused on the needs and well-being of the child. You will be a team player with a ‘can do’ approach to work and a good sense of humour.

The closing date is midnight on Friday 28th June.

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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About Balshaw's Church Of England High School

Balshaw’s is a mixed, comprehensive, Church of England secondary school without sixth form situated in Leyland, Lancashire. It is a community state school operating under the Diocese of Blackburn. An average-sized school, it will provide 925 places for students aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.

Balshaw's was founded as a charity school in Leyland in June 1782 by Richard Balshaw. It moved to its current Church Road site in September 1932. Although the school has no official sixth-form, it works closely with nearby Runshaw College, which was originally set up in 1974 to cater for school-leavers from Balshaw's and Parklands High School.

Principal

Steven Haycocks

Values and Vision

Richard Balshaw wanted the school to be a supportive and inclusive place that benefited the whole child, and his view remains important today. The school has high expectations of pupils and aims for excellence, at the same time as upholding its Christian faith and creating healthy working relationships with parents and local churches, businesses, industries and the community. Balshaw's motto “Non sibi sed aliis”, which translates as “not for ourselves but for others”, reflects the selfless and tolerant nature of the school .

Ofsted

"Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know that their teachers have high standards for their academic achievement and their behaviour. The majority of pupils work hard to rise to these expectations. They behave responsibly and they achieve well. The atmosphere around school is calm and respectful.  Pupils feel safe.  Leaders and governors share a clear vison for the quality of education."

View Balshaw's most recent Ofsted Report here.

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