TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Gillibrand Primary School, Grosvenor Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2PJ (196 on roll)

Tel: 01257 274983
School website: www.gillibrand.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Gillibrand Primary School is a unique and inclusive school that prides itself on providing a home-from-home nurturing environment. We create a culture where children learn to respect difference and diversity, not just through our personalised curriculum, but through the daily life of our school. We are committed to giving every child the very best opportunities, regardless of their background, race, gender, disability, or beliefs.

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant to support the teacher to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.  To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.

The role is full-time, working 8.35am-3.15pm Monday to Friday. The contract will be for 38 weeks, term time.

In addition to this role, there is also an opportunity to work in our After School Club, details of which can be discussed at interview.

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 07/11/2025

Desirable Qualifications

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

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy 

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 Autism

Proposed Interview Date:

20/11/2025 

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.