TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Lostock Hall Community Primary School, Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5AS (419 on roll)

Tel: 01772 338289
School website: www.lostockhallcps.co.uk

Summary

Lostock Hall Community Primary School is a large two form entry primary school.   Recently rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted.  We are closely linked with Embrace Teaching School Hub and part of Axia Learning Alliance. We are seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Assistant to work in KS1 & KS2 who could work well within our friendly and dedicated team in our popular and successful school.  Experience of working with children in these year groups is essential. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible team player who has high expectations of all children to support the class teacher in a whole class setting and deliver intervention sessions to groups of children. You will assist in the delivery, evaluation and adaptation of the curriculum.

Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher you will:

Implement learning activities for individuals and groups

Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher

Establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils

The role will include daily lunchtime supervision of pupils, first aid, gate and playground duties

This is a temporary role for 12 months, working 31 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am- 3.20pm with 30 minutes for lunch. The school has friendly and supportive parents and a close team of dedicated staff and governors who enjoy being a part of our school.  Equally, our pupils love coming to school and they are pleasure to work with.  We can offer you a great place to work with commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 20/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

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

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

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid certificate

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children in Key Stage 1 & 2.

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment 

Experience of covering the class in the absence of the teacher 

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of Supporting children with SEND

Experience of Delivering intervention sessions to groups of children

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01772 338289

Proposed Interview Date:

26/11/2025 

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.