Overview
TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B
Lancashire County Council
Location: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Leyland, Haig Avenue, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR25 2QA
Salary: £25,989-28,142 per year (full-time equivalent); this position is part-time, term time only, salary paid pro-rata
Contract type: Part-time
Closing Date: 12 Noon 26/09/2025
Responsibilities
* Post 1: working with children who have an EHC in place. This will involve supporting the child/ren throughout the day to access their learning and achieve their potential. This will require working on a 1-1 basis, 1-2 basis and with small groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the class teacher to ensure the lesson content is accessible for the child/ren and providing feedback to the class teacher about the child\'s achievements. Contributions to annual reviews will also be expected.
* Post 2: general classroom TA2B role, supporting the teacher and the children to achieve excellent outcomes.
What we can offer
* a strong, supportive and friendly team
* a Christian ethos, where the wellbeing of all members of the school community is paramount and embedded in our culture
* a good work-life balance
* pupils who feel happy and valued in our school\'s warm environment
* positive relationships between staff and pupils
* opportunities for CPD
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent as appropriate to the post
* Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and maths
Desirable Qualifications
* First Aid qualification
Essential Experience
* Experience of working in an educational setting, supporting children across the primary phase
* Knowledge of national curriculum expectations
Desirable Experience
* Experience of supporting pupils with SEND
* Contributions to IEP / EHC reviews
* Supporting children with their Speech and Language plans
How to Apply / Important Notices
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. CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
For an informal discussion please contact our head teacher on 01772 422431.
Interviews
Proposed Interview Date: 02/10/2025
Equal Opportunities
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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\'. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders.
School contact: Lancashire County Council
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