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Ref 197074
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro Rata Salary for TT only working
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2025 to July 2026 (subject to funding)) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/07/2025.
Location
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston, 59 Whitby Avenue, Ingol, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3YP (193 on roll)

Tel: 01772 727471
School website: www.holy-family.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our hardworking, caring team at our Catholic Primary School and Nursery. 

We are looking for someone who:
  • is motivated and uses initiative.
  • is committed to high standards for all children
  • is a highly effective classroom practitioner
  • has good interpersonal skills
  • is able to work flexibly as part of a team and form positive relationships.
  • has good behaviour management skills
  • is able to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.

    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
  • Equivalent to TA Level 2 or higher
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Paediatric First Aid
    • Essential Experience
  • Working with children in a primary school setting.
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of Primary School age
  • Working in a relevant classroom environment
  • Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
    • Desirable Experience
  • Early Years experience.
  • 1:1 support for SEND children.
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Informal discussions and school visits are welcomed. Please contact Mrs Walters in the school office to arrange: 01772 727471
    Proposed Interview Date:
    14/07/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@holy-family.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.

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