TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A - EYFS

Location

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull, Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5DH (90 on roll)

Tel: 01257 791379
School website: www.st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a place where staff members are happy because they are feel valued, trusted and respected. 

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Teaching Assistant (Level 2A). The governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and resilient person. The successful candidate will work in our EYFS unit, supporting a child with communication and interaction difficulties. Working with the class teacher, they will make sure the child is happy and safe in school, whilst ensuring they access their learning successfully. In addition to supporting this child, the successful candidate will be key member of the EYFS team, playing a key role in the education of the whole class. This is an exciting opportunity as our EYFS unit will soon grow when our new school-based nursery opens in the Autumn Term. 

The working hours for this role are initially 26.25 hours per week, term time only, comprising: Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3:15pm. Please note the salary quoted is the full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for someone who will:

Be supportive of our Catholic ethos and uphold our values of respect, kindness, forgiveness, trust and joy. 

Show passion and enthusiasm for working with children with additional needs.

Display energy, creativity and imagination – we want somebody who will share joy with our children.

Work successfully in our wonderful team - being flexible, taking direction but also showing initiative.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Hold high expectations for what our children with additional needs can achieve across the curriculum.


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

Please see person specification 

Desirable Qualifications

Please see person specification 

Essential Experience

Please see person specification 

Desirable Experience

Experience of supporting children with barriers to their communication and interaction.

Experience of working with children with ASD.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office on 01257 791379 and ask to speak to Mr Owens - the Headteacher.

Proposed Interview Date:

16/07/2025 

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.