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Ref 197823
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £25185 to £ 25584 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (3/11/2025 to 23/07/2025) .
Hours 15 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/10/2025.
Location
Howick Church Endowed Primary School, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0NB (105 on roll)

Tel: 01772 612487
School website: www.howick.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors at Howick Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team.  This post will be to support a child within our Year 5 and 6 classroom, assisting them and the other children in their learning. 

We are looking for someone with passion and determination, who loves working with young children to help build upon our experienced and dedicated school team.

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Has excellent communication skills
  • Is organised
  • Can work as part of a team
  • Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
  • Is flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative
  • Has the ability to motivate and inspire our children.

    We can offer:

  • Strong, supportive leadership and a caring and enthusiastic staff team
  • Enthusiastic, well-motivated pupils and supportive parents
  • Encouragement to develop ideas
  • The opportunity to achieve and experience success in a motivating, exciting and forward-thinking school.

    Hours of work -  9:00 - 12:00 Monday- Friday
    Start date - Monday 3rd November or as soon as possible
    End date – Wednesday 23rd July 2026
    Deadline 10/10/2025

    Proposed Interview Date Week commencing 13th October 2025

    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. 

    For more information or an informal chat please call our School Bursar, Miss Joanne Ashworth on 01772 612487.

    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 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.

    Application Form

    Please complete and return the application to the Headteacher via Joanne Ashworth bursar@howick.lancs.sch.uk by midday on 10/10/2025

    Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
    • Desirable Qualifications

    Desirable Experience
  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children with SEND.  We are seeking someone who is patient, empathetic, resilient and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils. A calm and positive attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a supportive team are essential.

  • Please see attached person specification
    • 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: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@howick.lancs.sch.uk
    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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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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