apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT L3 or HLTA (Early Years)

Ref 197537
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 or 7.
Salary £28142 to £ 36363 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (3/11/2025 ) .
Hours 33.75 hours a week.
Closing Date 26/09/2025.
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
On November 3rd 2025, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School will open a school-based nursery. After receiving a DFE grant, we have created a brand-new space ready for 3-year-old children to join our school community. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team. The governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and resilient person to take a key role in our new nursery. Working alongside the existing class teacher, they will be responsible for the 3 to 5-year-olds in our EYFS unit. The new unit is exceptional, and potential candidates are strongly encouraged to come and have a look at the environment they have an opportunity to work in. More importantly, the children and staff at St Oswald's are a pleasure to work with. 

We will welcome applications from candidates who are qualified to TA3 or HLTA level. We are passionate about finding the correct person for this important role. 

The working hours for the role will be 8:30am -12:00pm then 12:30pm - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday. This is 33.75 hours per week. Please note that the salary ranges will be paid on a pro-rata basis. 

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 2025, 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.
Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ Level Early Years Educator or any qualification that meets the requirements of the EYQL at Level 3




    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Pediatric First Aid Training Certificate 
    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working in EYFS (preferably in a school setting) 
    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a Catholic school
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact Mrs Z Atkinson to make an appointment: , , 01257 791379 , bursar@st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk
    Proposed Interview Date:
    29/09/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form is attached. Application forms should be returned to bursar@st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk for attention of Mr N Owens
    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.

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    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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