TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 – PRESTON AREA

Location

, PR4

Summary

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Location: Preston

Job Type: Part-time (Monday to Friday, 8.30 AM – 3.30 PM)

The role is to start on Monday 3rd November and will be on a long term basis for the rest of the Academic year. The hours for the role are 8.30-3.30 Monday to Friday.

The role will be working in a Year 2 class offering general classroom support as well as working on a 1-2-1 basis with a Pupil with ASD. 

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum level 2 qualification or equivalent. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in upper key stage 1 and also working on a 1-2-1 basis. Experience of working with IEP's is also highly advantageous.

Day-to-day of the role:

Provide tailored one-to-one support to a Key Stage 1 student, focusing on both academic and behavioural needs.

Implement personalised learning strategies to enhance the student's educational experience.

Work closely with the classroom teacher to monitor the student's progress and adjust support strategies as needed.

Assist in developing social skills and managing behaviours that may interfere with the learning process.

Engage the student in activities that support the curriculum and help achieve learning outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, particularly in a one-to-one setting.

Experience working with children who have additional needs and behavioural difficulties.

Strong understanding of the educational requirements and challenges faced by students in Key Stage 1.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Patience, empathy, and a dedicated approach to student development.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate.

Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. 

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.

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.