Location
Walton-le-dale, St Leonard's Church Of England Primary School, Walton Green, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JL (226 on roll)
Tel: 01772 556021
School website: www.st-leonards-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Teaching Assistant 2B with welfare duty
The Governing Body of St Leonards C of E Primary school are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and experienced teaching assistant to join our inspirational and dedicated team of staff. This role is an exciting role covering all duties as outlined in the TA 2B job description at St. Leonards CE Primary School and primarily with a child as a 1:1, with high needs. The position is term time only, part time, and if successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. This position is temporary initially until 31/8/2027. There may be a potential to extend this.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:
- Is an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a proven track record of work in a primary school setting and preferably with children / child with high needs..
- Is motivated, patient, caring and considerate committed to childrens wellbeing.
- Has excellent communication skills, is flexible and proactive in approach.
- Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups.
- Is able to build warm, nurturing, relationships with children and have high expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour.
- Can undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of the children and with children with EHCPs.
- Is willing to engage in the wider aspects of school life.
- Will work primarily across KS2, ( although the child may not be at this level). Carry out the duties as deemed appropriate to the grade.
- Be committed to supporting the schools Christian ethos and values.
We can provide:
- a happy, welcoming, Christian school environment
- well behaved, aspirational pupils with a love of learning and positive attitudes
- a friendly and welcoming staff team, who are knowledgeable, passionate and supportive
- committed, passionate governors who take an active role in all areas of school life
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
- Grade A* - C at GCSE or O Levels/CSE in English & Maths (equivalent to A* - C GCSE) NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid certificate
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children and ability to relate well to children
- Experience of working with children with high needs and as 1:1.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to relate well to parents/carers
- Ability to supervise and assist pupils
- Organisational skills
Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
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Desirable Experience
N/A
Proposed Interview Date:
18/06/2026
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.
