KS1/2 ADDITIONAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Croston Trinity And St Michael's COfE / Methodist Primary School, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HJ (208 on roll)

Tel: 01772 600379
School website: trinitystmichaelscroston.co.uk/

Summary

The Governors and Leadership team of Trinity and St Michael’s Church of England and Methodist Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Additional Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 2b).  This new role, in the first instance, is temporary for a year, term-time only (pro rata). It will be subject to an annual funding review.

Please review the attached job description.  This role involves providing 1-to-1 support to Key Stage One and Two pupils with SEMH needs. Some pupils find the classroom environment challenging, so the successful candidate will need to have good behaviour management skills, the ability to build good relationships with pupils and positive handling training.  In addition to working 1:1 the successful candidate will be required to assist in the general welfare and classroom needs of all pupils and will be required to work with a high degree of flexibility. Work will include whole class support, working with small groups of pupils and working on a 1:1 basis.

Tour of school: Tuesday 4th Nov 4pm or Wednesday 5th Nov 10am 2025.  We kindly request that applicants telephone or email the school office to reserve a place on the tour if they wish to attend.

Closing date: Thursday 13th November 12pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 13th November 2pm
Planned interview date: Monday 17th November

Further information regarding the school can be found on our website: https://trinitystmichaelscroston.co.uk/

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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

​​​​​​Minimum L2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Two or more GCSE's at grades 9 to 3 or equivalent, including English & Maths

Desirable Qualifications

Positive Handling training

First Aid 

Safeguarding

Essential Experience

Classroom experience including whole class support, working with small groups of pupils and working on a 1:1 basis.

Good behaviour management skills

Ability to build good relationships with pupils

Demonstratable levels of numeracy and literacy

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Proactive in seeking solutions

Desirable Experience

Experience working with both KS1 & KS2 pupils

Proposed Interview Date:

17/11/2025 

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.