apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2A 1:1 SUPPORT

Ref 197368
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4.
Salary £24044 to £ 25183 (Bar £25183, subject to review) 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (02/09/2025 to 31/08/2026) .
Hours 31.25 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/08/2025.
Location
Lytham Church Of England Primary School, Park View Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HA (184 on roll)

Tel: 01253 736900
School website: www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The headteacher and governors of Lytham Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a positive, passionate and compassionate teaching assistant to support a KS2 pupil with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism.

The ideal candidate will have a calm, patient approach and a strong understanding of how to build a trusting relationship that supports the child’s individual needs.

Experience in managing behaviour sensitively and effectively is essential, as is a commitment to promoting inclusion, emotional wellbeing and consistent support. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in a child’s learning journey, we would love to hear from you. The role will also include supporting the child during break time and part of lunchtime.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Is patient and understanding

  • Has a positive outlook

  • Has good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team

  • Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff

  • Will support and enhance the strong Christian tradition and ethos of the school


    • We can offer:
  • A welcoming, supportive and positive staff team

  • Proactive and supportive Governors and a strong Senior Leadership Team who are fully committed to supporting staff wellbeing

  • A forward- thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities

  • An inspiring and exciting learning environment to work in

  • Established and strong links with the Parish of JC, Lytham and our local community


    • Start 8.55am Finish 3.30pm 20 minute lunch break. 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.

    The successful applicant will join our Lytham staff team, and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning in the school.

    Lytham Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection, and employment.

    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.

    Closing Date: 4pm 10/08/2025
    Essential Qualifications

    • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)


    Desirable Qualifications

    • TA Qualification


    Essential Experience

    • Experience of working in a primary school environment

    • Experience of working with children who may demonstrate challenging behaviours

    • Experience of working as a 1:1 support in a primary school


    Desirable Experience

    • Experience of working with the school SENCo


    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact our Deputy Headteacher, Miss Hannah Davies, if you require further information about the role or would like to make an appointment to visit the school- via phone 01253736900 or email h.davies@lytham.lancs.sch.uk
    Proposed Interview Date:
    14/08/2025 
    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: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to h.davies@lytham.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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