What skills and experience we're looking for
NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
Experience of administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
What the school offers its staff
We are a friendly welcoming school with a strong Christian ethos. We are closely linked to St John’s Church and the community of Baxenden. Our vision is to encourage the academic, emotional and spiritual growth of everyone in our school family.
We have high expectations of what our children can achieve, and strive to inspire all children to develop a love of learning through our broad and balanced creative curriculum, so that they make good progress and attain their very best; becoming confident and successful individuals who can flourish in our ever-changing world. We are a school where high expectations in all areas is the norm and where the love of God motivates all actions; this means that we also respect and honour people from a diversity of faiths and cultures.
Visit our website for further information
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.