TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Caton Primary School, Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9NH (75 on roll)

Tel: 01524 770104
School website: www.catonprimary.school

Summary

The governors of Caton Primary School are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. 

Caton Primary School is a thriving and successful primary school in the beautiful Lune Valley.  Our facilities are superb with a fantastic outdoor space, including our own forest and a detached sports hall.  

We are looking for someone who:

supports our mission of enabling our pupils to learn with laughter

is passionate about working with children 

has high standards and expectations for themselves and pupils

is kind and patient

is flexible and able to respond positively to last minute changes

works effectively as part of a team 

is able to take direction and to show initiative

is a reflective practitioner and positive about professional development

has good literacy and numeracy skills 

In return, we can offer:

friendly and supportive staff

wonderful children and families

opportunities for professional development

a highly supportive and experienced governing body that is fully committed to the ongoing development of our school

This is a minimum variable hours contract of 15 hours in the first instance although 32.5 hours per week can be guaranteed in the first year. 

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.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and would like to be a part of our hardworking and happy team, we would welcome your application.  For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, contact the Headteacher, Gail Bowskill, on 01524 770104.

The closing date is 12 noon 07/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

See Role Profile and Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

See Role Profile and Person Specification

Essential Experience

See Role Profile and Person Specification

Desirable Experience

See Role Profile and Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

11/07/2025 

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.