TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A (SEND SUPPORT)

Location

Carr Head Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8JB (202 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883558
School website: www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team and to work closely with our SENDco and class teachers to support our children in our inclusive and friendly school.

The successful candidate will support the progress and achievements of a child with additional needs who is currently in KS1. They will have a passion for and experience of working with pupils across a range of additional needs, but in particular pupils with SEMH needs. 

They will be proactive, able to work off their own initiative, and model good practice in SEND provision.  They must be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths. 

Variable hours (initially 16.25 hours with flexibility to rise to 31.25 hours per week).  

This post will initially be fixed term until the end of the school year (or if the child leaves).  The role will be reviewed in July 2026 with a view to possibly extending the contract dependent on budget.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the class teacher and SENDco, the success candidate will:

Develop a positive and nurturing relationship with the child they support and place this at the centre of all learning provision.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENDco, deliver a mixture of 1:1 and small group learning activities in such a way that facilitates engagement and learning.

To support and develop social and behavioural skills within the classroom and during outdoor play.

Deliver individualised support interventions across the week and promote the development of independence over time.

This position is term time only. Please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent.<

Carr Head Primary is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

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.

Applications will only be accepted when they are on our official application form.

Please ensure there are no gaps in either your employment record or your education record before you submit your application.

Please note that this vacancy closes at noon on 13/10/25;  interviews week commencing 20/10/25.

Essential Qualifications

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

GCSE Grade 4 and above (or equivalent qualification) in English and Mathematics

Desirable Qualifications

Additional SEND qualification

First Aid qualification

Essential Experience

Experience of working with a range of SEND, in particular SEMH

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a primary classroom environment

Trauma/ ACES training and implementation in a primary classroom environment

Be able to use ICT to support children's learning

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Mrs Robinson (DHT) or Mrs Skidmore (SENDco)

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.