TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Langho And Billington St Leonard's COfE Primary School, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8AB (308 on roll)

Tel: 01254 247156
School website: www.langho-st-leonards.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic, hardworking Level 2b Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team here at St. Leonard's C of E Primary School. You will be required to be flexible, organised and have excellent communication skills.  You will work with teachers in a collaborative way, to meet the social, emotional and curriculum needs of pupils.  

Here at St. Leonard's we pride ourselves on our strong values by providing a holistic learning journey and curriculum that enables reflection and spiritual growth.  We develop children's ability to be courageous advocates who act with a strong sense of inclusion, acceptance, justice and equality for all.  Through curriculum challenge, enrichment and high expectations we inspire children to love learning deeply and use their acquired knowledge, skills and talents for the greater good and in service to others.

This is a term time position for 2 days a week. Hours will be approximately 8.45 - 3.30 (to be discussed at interview stage).  The salary stated is pro-rata.

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. 

The closing date is Wednesday 1st October at 9am. 

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

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

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of supporting children with SEN

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact the school office.

Proposed Interview Date:

06/10/2025 

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.