## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Preston, LancashireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 31.08.2026Salary: Grade 5 Scale Point 6-11 (£25,989 - £28,142 fte)Posted: 29th September 2025Start Date: 17th November 2025Expires: 13th October 2025 12:00 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 17th November 2025Job ID: 1511277Start Date: 17th November 2025* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 31.08.2026* Job ID: 1511277* Share :**Teaching Assistant****29.5 hours per week, Part Time****Fixed Term - 31st August 2026****Term Time Only, 43.89 weeks per year**We have an exciting opportunity for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who is able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in the life of our school and assist in meeting the personal, social and educational needs of our children.We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, conscientious and creative Teaching Assistant, to join our committed and hardworking staff team, at an exciting time in the life of our school.**JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Working with the class teacher to deliver excellent teaching and learning* Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis* To embrace and support our clear Christian values underpinning school life* Accompanying groups on trips* Supporting assessment and evidencing learning* Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources* Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners* Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability**WHAT WE OFFER:*** Flexible, term-time hours* The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school* Good opportunities for personal and career development* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme* Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family* Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements* Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings* Access to employee benefits and rewards through Perkbox* Cycle to work scheme**THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:*** GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above* Previous childcare experience* A proven ability to work on their own initiative* A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults* The ability to use relevant technology/equipment* A can-do attitude* A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.**Advert End Date: Monday 13th October 2025 at 12pm****Proposed Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025**Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Warton St Paul's CofE Primary AcademyPart of### Cidari Multi Academy Trust
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