SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ (209 on roll)

Tel: 01772 795415
School website: www.st-gregorysps.co.uk

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable professional who is committed to getting only the best for the children in their care. In the first instance, the position would be to work with upper Key Stage 2 children (Y5 and Y6) with Special Educational Needs.

Standards of attainment and behaviour at our school are good, and we are now ready to move on to the next stage of our journey. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic TA with an open mind and a ‘can-do attitude’ who can join our supportive team and help to make our mission slogan even more of a reality for the children at St Gregory’s, especially those with SEND.

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 14/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

Please see the application pack for more details

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of primary age 

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (e.g. autism)

Desirable Experience

Please see the application pack for more details 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are encouraged; please ring the school office (01772 795415) to book in.

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.