KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT - LANCASTER AREA

Ref 196957
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4/5.
Salary £24404 to £ 27269 
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (Sept 2025 ) .
Closing Date 11/07/2025.
Location
, LA2
Summary
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - KS1

  • Location: Lancaster
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • This role is expected to last for a full academic year


    We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to start in September 2025. This role is ideal for someone who has experience or a strong interest in working with children in Key Stage 1.

    Day-to-day of the role:
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of daily activities, ensuring they meet the educational needs of the children.
  • Support the teacher in managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.
  • Help with the setup and cleanup of activities and materials to facilitate daily classroom routines.
  • Work closely with the teacher to monitor the progress of students and provide feedback.
  • Assist children with special educational needs, under the direction of the teacher.
  • Engage with children during lessons to enhance their learning experience and foster a positive relationship.


    Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience working with children in KS1 is desirable but not essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.
  • Commitment to professional growth and continuous development.

    Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Full-time hours with a structured work schedule.
  • Access to ongoing support and development opportunities.
  • Free CPD courses provided via Reed.
  • Access to exclusive discounts through the Reed benefits club.

    Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

    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.

    • 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: Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com
    CV template 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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