Location
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, South Hill, Blackburn Road, Whittle-le-woods, Chorley, PR6 8LL (139 on roll)
Tel: 01257 264480
School website: www.st-chads.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Headteacher and Governing Body at St Chad's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a kind, enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistant.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a successful and caring school underpinned and supported by the school's Christian ethos.
We are looking for someone who:
- has some experience of supporting learning in schools
- is able to care for children's academic, social and emotional needs
- is supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
- has good numeracy and literacy skills
- can work as part of a team
We offer:
- a friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team
- some relevant in-service training where required, e.g. phonics, first aid, etc.
The hours of work are 20 per week 9:00am - 1:00pm (to include a lunch duty), term-time only. Please note there is the possibility of the role becoming permanent (dependent on funding).
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Teaching Assistant qualification
Essential Experience
Please see Person Specification
Desirable Experience
Please see Person Specification
For an informal discussion please contact:
By appointment with the Headteacher, Mr John Riley.
Proposed Interview Date:
29/09/2026
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.
