TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Euxton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Bank Lane, Off Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JW (211 on roll)

Tel: 01257 263454
School website: www.euxtonceprimary.co.uk

Summary

Are you an imaginative, creative and innovative teaching assistant?

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work in a KS1 class for 27.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am-3:30pm).

This is a fixed term appointment, in the first instance, from September 2025 to 17th July 2026.

The successful candidate will be working with children of all abilities. We have high expectations and want someone who is going to take a real pride in their work and love being part of our school family. We are an outstanding, successful and happy school. Exceptionally well behaved and highly motivated children, alongside incredibly supportive colleagues, parents and governors would make you very welcome.

We are looking for someone who will:

Support our Christian ethos, values and vision statement

Complement our excellent staff

Be enthusiastic, a team player and share our sense of humour

Be able to work independently and as part of a team and show initiative

Share their own ideas and practice with us

Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and outside agencies

Have a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum and excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Be able to communicate clearly and to a high standard both verbally and in writing

Have a creative and practical approach to learning

Have high expectations of both themselves and of the children

In return, our lovely school will offer you:

A warm, caring atmosphere with wonderful children and families

A dedicated team of experienced staff and governors

Effective partnership with the Church and local community

Continued professional development

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. 

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.

Closing Date: 12 Noon 08/09/2025

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post

Desirable Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English Grade C or above


• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in the primary classroom

Essential Experience

• Successful experience of working with children in KS1

Desirable Experience

• Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs.

For an informal discussion please contact:

01257 263454

Proposed Interview Date:

17/09/2025 

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.