apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B AND PASTORAL SUPPORT

Ref 196552
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (1.9.25 to 17.7.26) .
Hours 32 hours a week.
Closing Date 11/06/2025.
Location
Harris Primary School, Wychnor, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 7EE (242 on roll)

Tel: 01772 864135
School website: www.harris.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Harris Primary School is looking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated person to join our fantastic teaching assistant and pastoral teams. We someone who can support in the classroom as a teaching assistant and our children and families are looking for a Pastoral Mentor to help them learn, laugh, feel happy and be safe. Are you that person?

We pride ourselves on our high expectations and are seeking to appoint somebody who will uphold our expectations and values.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be kind and empathetic
  • Have an understanding of how children thrive in a nurturing environment 
  • Ensure high standards through support and challenge
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, families and staff and be a strong team member
  • Have a good sense of humour

    Please note, the position is term-time only. The salary quoted is the full-time equivalent and will be adjusted accordingly. 

    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. Good luck

    Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 11/06/2025
    • Essential Qualifications

    NVQ 2 or equivalent

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working in an educational setting.

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of working in a pastoral role and supporting children and families with emotional and well-being needs.

    Experience of working in Key Stage 1.


    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Call the school office 01772 865135
    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: Please return completed applications electronically to: admin@harris.lancs.sch.uk. . Application form attached.
    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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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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