TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Lytham Hall Park Primary School, South Park, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4QU (392 on roll)

Tel: 01253 738864
School website: www.hallpark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant (Level 2b) to join our Hall Park family, to start on 1st September 2025.

Teaching assistants play a vital role in supporting the educational, personal and social development and well-being of children at our school.  The successful candidate will work under direction, to support a variety of activities in the classroom and with individual children and groups. You should have a genuine commitment to providing the best possible provision for all children as individuals. The ideal candidate will be patient, kind and compassionate who has experience of supporting all children including those with pastoral and SEND needs. This post could be based in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and therefore applicants should have this flexibility.                                         

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is: 

Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting all children including those with pastoral and SEND needs

Confident to work with their experience and initiative, with a positive and proactive approach

Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges with enthusiasm.

Will work as part of a strong and passionate team to make a difference to the children in our school                                                                                       
This post is advertised as 30 hours a week. Monday to Friday, 8.45am until 12.00pm (with a 15 minute break). Lunch time supervision as part of our Play Team 12.00pm to 1.10pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Afternoons 1.40pm-3.20pm. 

This position term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 23/06/2025

Essential Qualifications

See person specification

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children aged 3-11

Desirable Experience

Strong knowledge of phonics and delivering focused and structured interventions

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact our school office on 01253 738864 or enquiries@hallpark.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

25/06/2025 

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.