TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A FOR KS1

Location

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School. Lancaster, Balmoral Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3BT (202 on roll)

Tel: 01524 64686
School website: www.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced individual to the team of our happy, hardworking and caring school.  We are a vibrant and inclusive Catholic community where our pupils behave well and are committed to learn.  We would be looking for the successful candidate to join us ASAP but appreciate that there may be a notice period to work.

We are looking for an individual who is:

Able to enhance and support the Catholic vision and ethos of the school.

A dynamic, enthusiastic, creative and knowledgeable practitioner experienced in supporting the teaching and learning within our school in KS1.

Has high expectations for pupil learning and attainment.

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

Able to assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs

Able to support the promotion of positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and outside agencies.

Our friendly and continually improving school can offer you:

A caring and happy atmosphere with strong Christian foundations.

A highly motivated and enthusiastic group of pupils.

Committed staff, parish, parents & community.

Excellent opportunities and a commitment to your professional development.

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.

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 that this vacancy closes at 9am on 06/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to grade ‘C’ or above

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children in KS1

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of supporting pupils with diverse needs

Desirable Experience

Have experience of working 1:1 with children within a classroom setting

Experience of teaching phonics, reading and maths

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal visits to the school prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01524 64686 or email bursar@cathedral.lancs.sch.uk.

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.