apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT - TA2B EYFS

Ref 196503
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 -11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 24 hours a week.
Closing Date 16/06/2025.
Location
St Bede's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton Green, Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, PR6 7EB (200 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335861
School website: www.st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2B Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant EYFS team. We live our mission statement of ‘Love, Learn, Serve’ and this permeates all areas of life at St Bede’s. The role is for 24 hours a week. Working days/ hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8.30am-3.15pm.

As a key member of our Early Years Foundation Stage team, you will support the class teacher in delivering engaging, child-centred learning experiences. You will help create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and develop.

The successful candidate’s role will include:

  • assisting and extending children’s learning and development through play.
  • understanding child development and the important impact of positive childhood experiences.
  • showing a genuine interest and care in the safety and wellbeing of children.
  • demonstrating an understanding of SEND children.
  • supporting children sensitively with their care routines, eg. toileting, handwashing, changing.
  • displaying initiative, the ability to think on your feet and being proactive to the needs of the children and staff.
  • listening to others and taking on board advice.
  • being comfortable working outdoors and embracing all weathers.

    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.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Holds a Level 2 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (e.g.NVQ, or equivalent).

    • Essential Experience
  • Has experience working in an Reception class setting.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Is caring, patient, and enthusiastic about early years education.
  • Has a sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    For an informal discussion please contact Samantha Clayton, Headteacher on 01772 335861
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached advert. Please return completed application forms to Louise Swarbrick, School Business Manager at bursar@st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

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    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.

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