TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Location

West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (165 on roll)

Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications to fill Teaching Assistant, Level 1 vacancies.

The hours are 25 per week, 9.30 am to 2.30 pm, term time (38 teaching weeks plus one week for INSET training). These are permanent posts.

The role involves supporting students with generic learning difficulties, within a specialised environment. To support the classroom teacher, mainly concerned with the physical needs of students, will have a limited involvement in the supervision of directed set tasks, and care of students including those with special needs and in the preparation of resources and classroom organisation but will have greater involvement in the preparation of resources, basic record keeping and supporting the teacher with classroom organisation.

It is envisaged that their contribution to the curriculum would be limited to ensuring the availability of resources, aids and materials.

You will also assist in monitoring student progress and supporting them in their social, emotional and personal needs.

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 08/10/2025

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school please call 01695 721487

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.