1:1 LEARNING SUPPORT TA2A MATERNITY COVER

Location

Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP (102 on roll)

Tel: 01995 640364
School website: www.whitechapel.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Temporary Teaching Assistant Role (Required from January 2026 – October 2026 or the return of the postholder.)

Whitechapel Primary School is a popular, rural, school that prides itself on its strong, social caring ethos.  It is extremely well resourced and has a committed and friendly staff, happy children and supportive parents.

The school is located close to Inglewhite, and has extensive grounds enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities.  As a result, children travel from surrounding areas and further afield to attend our successful school.

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one full-time or two part-time teaching assistants to join our team to support two children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis. This is an exciting and versatile role with lots of potential for CPD.  The morning responsibility requires working 1:1 with a child in Key Stage 1 with speech and language difficulties.  Delivering the speech and language programme of study and providing targeted assistance to enable them to access the curriculum.

In the afternoons, the successful candidate will support a child in Key Stage 2, focusing on fostering learning, engagement, and personal development through a bespoke curriculum, tailored to the individual needs of the student.

This is an ideal opportunity for those interested in starting a career in education and wanting to make a difference in the lives of individual children.  Training will be provided throughout your time at school, and you will be closely supported by both the class teacher and SENCO. 

Our teaching assistants play a vital role in the educational, personal and social development of our children.   It is important that the successful candidates are friendly, hard-working and adaptable. In addition, we are looking for people who can use their own initiative and are excited to join our small and dedicated team.

The successful applicant will:

Be a kind, positive and reassuring adult for children at school

Be dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their academic, physical, social and emotional goals

Establish supportive and constructive relationships with children, staff and parents

Support learning in 1:1 and small group situations

Be committed to whole-school life and be willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events if required

Complete relevant training for the role and engage in continuous professional development

If you are passionate about learning, enjoy developing personally and are looking for a rewarding career at our school then please apply for this post.

These positions are fixed-term contracts that will end on the return of the post-holder.  They are term-time only and the salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

Working Hours: Monday- Friday: 9:00am –12:30pm  1:30pm- 3:30pm

For an informal discussion please contact: Mrs Nicola Noblett

Applicants are actively encouraged to visit us at school and meet our children. Please contact the school office on 01995 640364 to arrange an appointment.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 03/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

English & Maths GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

TA qualification NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for primary aged children

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a classroom environment

Experience of working with children with special educational needs

Proposed Interview Date:

14/11/2025 

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.