TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ (206 on roll)

Tel: 01772 795415
School website: www.st-gregorysps.co.uk

Summary

We are looking for a capable Teaching Assistant who is committed to getting only the best for the children in their care to cover this maternity leave until the end of this academic year. The role will involve working in Y3. Standards of attainment and behaviour at our school are good (Ofsted, 2023), and we are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with an open mind and a ‘can-do attitude’ who can join our strong team and help to make our mission slogan even more of a reality for the children at St Gregory’s. 

Our latest Ofsted Inspection gives a fair representation of what life is like at St Gregory’s, a copy of which can be found here: https://www.stgregorysps.co.uk/diocesan-section-48-inspection-ofsted-and-performa/ 

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring the school office (01772 795415) to book in. Please also visit the school website to get an even better ‘flavour’ for our school. (https://www.stgregorysps.co.uk/) 

I hope this information will encourage you to submit an application. Applications can be submitted via email to: hsaleh@st-gregorys-rc.lancs.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October, 12pm.  
Short-listing will take place on Friday 3rd October, 12pm. 
Observations and interviews will take place week beginning Monday 13th October 2025.
Starting date: Monday 3rd November 2025.

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 the attached job description for details. 

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

Please see the attached job description for details. 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring the school office (01772 795415) to book in.

Proposed Interview Date:

13/10/2025 

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.