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Location

Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church Of England Primary School, Church Street, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XP (82 on roll)

Tel: 01254 878300
School website: www.st-wilfrids-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Thank you for your interest in this Teaching Assistant and Sports Coach position. The Governing Body are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to our existing hard working team in school. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working successfully with children of all abilities to help them achieve all they can and prepare them for the future.

This role will involve working in class alongside our excellent teaching team to close gaps between groups of pupils and individuals and also to be responsible for raising the profile of sport and healthy lifestyles across school and enhancing our extra-curricular provision.

The post will consist of:

• 15.5 hours Sports coaching across FS, KS1 and KS2 – Grade 5
  
• 10 hours as a Teaching Assistant across KS1 and KS2 – Grade 5
  
• 5 hours lunchtime Welfare – Grade 1 (FLW)
  
  This is a part time temporary position until August 2025, and which is subject to budgetary review beyond this date.
  
  We are looking for someone who:-
  
  
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
  
• Is experienced in working across different key stages within school
  
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate children
  
• To assist in the planning and teaching of PE lessons through leading activities and supporting non specialist teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively.
  
• Is enthusiastic about developing and promoting sports provision and healthy lifestyles for all children.
  
• Establish out of school sporting activities including, where possible, the opportunity to participate in competitions and monitor the participation in out of hours PE and sport to continue and improve competitive sport provision.
  
• Can work as part of our excellent and dedicated team
  
• Is committed to promoting the Christian ethos and life of the school
  
  In return, we can offer:
  
  
• Enthusiastic, happy children, who enjoy learning
  
• A dedicated team of experienced staff
  
• Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development
  
• Very supportive governors and parents
  
  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references.
  
  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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
  
  Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
  
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
  
  Please note that this vacancy is closing at 12pm on 14/04/2022
  

Essential Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid

• Sports leadership and coaching
  
  

Essential Experience

Desirable Experience

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to discuss the post or visit the school please contact Angela Cottam, Headteacher, on 01254 878300.

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.