Ref
197897
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary
£25185 to £ 25989 Pro-Rata
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(3/Nov/2025 to 17/July/26) .
Hours
32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date
15/10/2025.
Location
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9QQ (189 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
The children, staff and Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team in November 2025.
We are looking for somebody who:
* is supportive of the Catholic nature of our school
* is passionate about learning and teaching in the Early Years
* has high expectations of themselves and of our children
* works well as part of a team and is able to bring a new dimension to our already successful staffing structure
* is willing to be involved in the wider life of the school and community.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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 closes at Midday on 15/10/2025
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable
Desirable Qualifications
* Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
* English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Essential Experience
* Experience of working with children
* Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
* Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Desirable Experience
Experience of working with children in EYF
Proposed Interview Date:
21/10/2025
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 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 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.