TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Burscough Lordsgate Township Church Of England Primary School, Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RS (185 on roll)

Tel: 01704 892374
School website: www.lordsgateschool.co.uk

Summary

The children, staff, and governors of Lordsgate Township CE Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled Teaching Assistant (Level 2b). The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of roles including working with groups, individuals and  supporting children with additional needs.  The position is initially offered with a full time timetable of 27.33 hours, Monday to Friday.

Lordsgate is a friendly, happy, and caring school family. The school has an excellent reputation in the community and we have very strong links with our church, St John the Baptist, Burscough. Our distinctive Christian ethos is a strength of the school. The successful candidate will need to have proven experience of working in a primary school classroom and the ability to  support pupils with the Social and Emotional aspects of learning. You will be joining our team of dedicated and hardworking teaching assistants who set high standards for the children and show care and consideration for their needs.

We can offer the successful candidate:

Enthusiastic and confident children, who enjoy learning and achieve well 

Classrooms where behaviour for learning is excellent.

A great working environment with a management team dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing

The opportunity to join a dedicated team of experienced, hard-working staff committed to high standards 

To work in a school with a strong and distinctive Christian Ethos

This contract will be on a variable hours basis in line with all other support staff contracts and offered on a temporary basis subject to school budget review in April 2026. Lordsgate Township CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 in relevant child care qualification

GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics

Desirable Qualifications

Additional CPD or training related to children with additional needs

Additional CPD or training related to children's emotional health and wellbeing

Additional CPD or training related to interventions with individuals or small groups

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a Primary School Classroom

Desirable Experience

Experience of  meeting the needs of children with special educational needs and speech, language and communication issues

Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment including EYFS/KS1

Experience of supporting children with their social and emotional needs

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviours

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher, Mr C. Hackett

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 2013). 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 www.gov.uk/dbs 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.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.