Ref 194233 Number of Posts 6 Grade NJC Grade 4 SCP 4-6. Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Term Part-time. Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract. Required (06/01/2024 ). Hours 15 - 30 hours a week. Closing Date 02/12/2024. Person Specification (285 KB) Location St Matthew's Church Of England Primary Academy, New Hall Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XB (466 on roll) Tel: 01772 794482 School website: www.st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk Summary 5 positions at 15 hours per week 1 position at 30 hours per week Fixed term whilst funded 39 Weeks Per Year We are seeking to appoint six Special Support Assistants to work with our wonderful children. All of the children at St Matthew's are special, with some needing additional, personalised support to help them to flourish. If you're the sort of person who can provide that level of support, and you're committed to ensuring the very best for our children and you share our vision of happy, successful and confident learners then we'd love to hear from you. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Essential Qualifications Please see advert - https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-matthewscofe-lancs/job/special-support-assistant-1451991 Desirable Qualifications Please see advert - https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-matthewscofe-lancs/job/special-support-assistant-1451991 Essential Experience Please see advert - https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-matthewscofe-lancs/job/special-support-assistant-1451991 Desirable Experience Please see advert - https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-matthewscofe-lancs/job/special-support-assistant-1451991 Proposed Interview Date: 10/12/2024 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.