TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School, Bredon Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6NS (400 on roll)

Tel: 01257 278722
School website: www.balshawlane.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Balshaw Lane Primary is a happy school where personal development and positive relationships are at the heart. We have wonderful staff and supportive governors and trustees.

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant to support the teacher and children's needs in the classroom, working under the guidance of the class teacher to help ensure a calm, happy working environment where children flourish.

We are a Good school with outstanding personal development (April 2025), as judged by Ofsted. We require our TAs to be hard-working, hands-on, able to use initiative independently and with excellent attendance. You will be involved in the daily practicalities of the classroom, including relating to medical and hygiene needs or supporting children with SEN. Training will be provided for first aid, plus any medical or SEN needs. A friendly, positive attitude will enable you to fit into our team. 

At Balshaw Lane Primary, we take safeguarding very seriously. We will check your application form and references closely. The successful candidate will need DBS clearance before taking up the post.

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.

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.

The role is full-time, working 8.55am-3.20pm for 5 days. 

The contract will be for 38 weeks, term time.

The Closing Date is 12 Noon 17/10/2025 

To apply please complete an electronic application form, via the vacancies page on the Aspirational Futures website.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above appropriate to the post.

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 Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mr W Woodrow on 01257 278722 or by emailing wwoodrow@balshawlane.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

23/10/2025 

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.