Permanent Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Part-Time, Term Time Only)
Location: Primary School, Leyland, Lancashire
Salary: Pro-rata of full-time equivalent
Hours: Term-time, part-time (5 mornings per week 8:30-12:30)
Essential Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA3)
We are looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming Leyland primary school. The successful candidate will help children of all abilities reach their full potential and support teachers and SLT in continuing to raise standards across the school.
The postholder will be based mainly in Year 5 and Year 6, supporting in-class learning, delivering interventions, and assisting at lunch duty.
We are looking for someone who will:
* Be supportive of the Christian ethos of our school
* Inspire and motivate children to achieve in all subjects, regardless of their starting points
* Build fair, respectful, inclusive, and supportive relationships with pupils, including those with challenging behaviour or high-level needs
* Communicate effectively and work in partnership with families, colleagues, and other professionals
* Demonstrate a good sense of humour
* Be professional, resilient, and loyal, maintaining a positive approach to challenges
* Go above and beyond to contribute to the ongoing success of the school
We can offer you:
* Wonderful, well-behaved children who enjoy learning and have strong relationships with staff
* Engaged and supportive parents who care about their child’s education
* A friendly, experienced, and supportive staff and SLT team who will welcome you into the school community
* Commitment to your professional development through regular training and opportunities to share good practice
* An environment where you will be valued, celebrated, and challenged to improve
* A focus on staff wellbeing – happy staff make a happy school
* A supportive governing body proud of the school’s positive reputation
* Beautiful school grounds in a highly desirable area
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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