apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT E.Y.F.S.

Ref 196889
Number of Posts 1
Grade FOUNDATION LIVING WAGE.
Salary £12.6 an hour £24310 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (SEPTEMBER 2025 to AUGUST 2026) .
Hours 17.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 11/07/2025.
Location
Newburgh Church Of England Primary School, Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, WN8 7XB (108 on roll)

Tel: 01257 462916
School website: www.newburgh.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The headteacher and All Round Care committee of Newburgh C.E. Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Early Years Teaching Assistant to work alongside our hard-working and dedicated team in our Early Years Provision for children aged 3-5 years.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who:

  • will strongly commit to our Christian ethos
  • will support and work as part of our Early Years team
  • prioritise children's learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with carers and our wider community
  • is an inspirational and motivated Early Years practitioner who believes in our vision and is committed to raising standards, while making learning fun and creative for all
  • is a reflective and open to new ideas
  • will go the extra mile and bring something additional to the team
  • is a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility, co-operation and a willingness to take an active role in school life

    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.

    This position is part time, 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.


  • Essential Qualifications
  • Early Years Educator Level 3 (or equivalent)



  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Evidence of continuous professional development in Early Years


  • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children aged 3-5 in the Early Years Foundation Stage/ Nursery/Classroom
  • Experience of encouraging good behaviour



  • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of administrative work
  • For an informal discussion please contact:
    We would encourage every candidate to visit our setting prior to applying for the post.
    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.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@newburgh.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.

    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.