Location
Whitefield Primary School, Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0RH (335 on roll)
Tel: 01772 744449
School website: www.whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant level 2a to our team to provide support within our Key Stage Two team. This role is to start ASAP and will run to August 2027. The contract is initially on a temporary contract but may be extended, if budget allows, for 27/28. This role will be predominately working, under the guidance of a teacher, with small groups of children with learning needs across KS2 to improve inclusion and improve measurable academic progress. Part of this role will also include covering an outdoor lunchtime slot as a play team member (30 minutes per day). The hours will be 31.18 a week, during term time, running from 8.50am to 3.30pm with a 30 minute break Monday to Friday, with an 8.30am start on Tuesdays for TA meetings. We are able to offer you a dedicated, forward thinking team who put the children at the heart of all decisions. We have a strong, knowledgeable, hardworking team of teaching assistants across school who can offer continued professional development and support for the successful applicant.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can build positive relationships with children and adults alike
- Has experience of working within a school setting and a range of curriculum areas
- Has planning, organisational and IT skills
- Has experience of supporting children who have special educational needs and making reasonable adjustments to meet their needs
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team to provide children with a safe and caring learning environment
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and will have a flexible approach to the tasks they undertake. The position will be ideally suited to someone with previous experience of working within a busy school environment.
Closing Date: Thursday 7th September 2026 @ 9.00am
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 7th September with interviews being held week commencing 7th September 2026. Dates and times to be confirmed.
Visits to the school are welcome on our return from the 1st September 2026.
Please email [email protected] to arrange a visit.
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.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
NVQ level 2 or above - appropriate to the post
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working within a school setting and a range of curriculum areas
Experience of supporting children who have special educational needs and making reasonable adjustments to meet their needs
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of administrative work
Experience of supporting children with challenging behaviour
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the office on 01772 744449 if you would like to disucss any elements of this role or to arrange a school visit.
Proposed Interview Date:
07/09/2026
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.
