Overview
The school was commended for upholding high standards of academic excellence, teaching, character development and behaviour, and has an outstanding previous rating. We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based on the belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community. You will have:
* NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
* Experience of working with children in a school setting.
* Experience of working with children with SEND.
* The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils and other adults.
* The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.
Salary: £24,796.00 to £25,185.00 per annum (pro rata £17,292.89 to £17,564.18 per annum)
Closing Date: 16/10/2025
Contract Type: Term Time plus 1 week
Contract Term: Fixed Term
Phase/Establishment Type: Primary
Hours Per Week: 30 hours per week
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Where to find us
Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. About The Olive School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based, primary school for 4 to 11 year olds, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in June 2019. At our last inspection in December 2024, About Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future — we embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, with a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies. We can also offer you a range of benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plan.
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