Location
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ (208 on roll)
Tel: 01772 795415
School website: www.st-gregorysps.co.uk
Summary
We are looking for a capable Teaching Assistant who is committed to getting only the best for the children in their care - to work in one of our KS2 classes as a general class TA in the first instance.
Standards of attainment and behaviour at our school are good (Ofsted, 2023), and we are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with an open mind and a can-do attitude who can join our team and help to make our mission slogan even more of a reality for the children at St Gregorys Loving all, like Jesus, we flourish together. This role is open to candidates of any faith and none.
Our latest inspections give a fair representation of what life is like at St Gregorys, copies of which can be found here: https://www.stgregorysps.co.uk/diocesan-section-48-inspection-ofsted-and-performa/
Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring the school office (01772 795415) to book in. Please also visit the school website to get an even better flavour for our school. (https://www.stgregorysps.co.uk/)
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
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of primary age
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
Experience of working in KS2
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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:
15/06/2026
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.
