TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Larkholme Primary School, Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8QB (272 on roll)

Tel: 01253 874024
School website: www.larkholme.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Larkholme Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking, caring team at this successful primary school.  The post will initially be working within the Early Years and KS1 team in the morning.

Day-to-day of the role:

Assist the class teacher in planning and preparing activities and materials that support early learning.

Work closely with the class teacher to monitor the progress of children and provide feedback.

Help to create a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates and encourages learning among the children, and model behaviour.

Engage with children in both one-to-one and group settings, facilitating educational play and learning activities.

Assist with the supervision of children during class, breaks.

Contribute to the assessment and observation processes to track children’s development.

Support children with special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO

Be highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative

Be committed to high standards for every child

Be calm, tolerant and resilient

Have good interpersonal skills

Be able to demonstrate a nurturing, calming relationship with pupils 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Knowledge of Attachment and Trauma Informed Practice (ATIP) as a framework to underpin all the work we undertake with our pupils

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role within an Early Years and KS1 setting.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the guidance of the class teacher.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with young children.

A patient, caring, and creative approach to supporting children’s learning and development.

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

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 Midday on 19/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a Primary School

Desirable Experience

Experience of working closely with class teachers

For an informal discussion please contact:

Ms Claire Gilmour

Proposed Interview Date:

25/11/2025 

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.