Teaching Assistant

Required  as soon as possible 

Fixed Term Contract until July 2029 or as long as EHCP child attends Kirkbampton School

PCD5 £25,183 , per annum ,  pro rata Term Time only 38 +1 week inset
19 hours per week.      
Monday-Thursday 9.30am to 12.00 & 1.00- 2.15pm  
Friday 9.15am to 12.00 & 1.00-2.15pm during term time

Kirkbampton CE School are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our lovely school.  The role will be to support a child with learning delay who is currently in Y2.  

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate :-

•    Has a relevant NVQ2 qualification or higher
•    Has recent relevant experience of working with children 
•    Is calm, patient and nurturing
•    Is resilient, committed and flexible and able to think on their feet
•    Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and parents
•    Supports the Christian ethos of the school
•    Works well with a team of staff as the child moves through the school.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form.

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. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications
•  NVQ 2  or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications
•   First Aid
•   Safeguarding

Essential Experience
•  Experience of working with SEN children within a classroom environment.

Desirable Experience
•  Experience of working with children with language delay

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong

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. Cumbria 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.

Additional Info
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to https://www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk or posted to the school.

Closing Date    Friday 25th April 2025 12 noon
Proposed interview date Thursday 8th May 2025, AM