Location
Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW (242 on roll)
Tel: 01695 723878
School website: www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
L2A SEND Teaching Assistant Post at Trinity Primary School, Skelmersdale
Letting our light shine as we live, love and learn, together with Jesus.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant with SEND experience to join our wonderful school team, supporting us as we strive to provide all of our pupils with the opportunity to shine. We are looking for:
- An excellent team player that will join our existing team.
- Someone who loves their job and will go the extra mile.
- A warm and nurturing individual.
- Someone with knowledge of SEND and supporting children with SEND particularly ASD
- Someone that is committed to enabling all children to access their learning environment with a knowledge of supporting children with a range of needs.
- Someone that will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.
- Welfare assistant duties are included within this role.
If this is you and you would like to join our wonderful school family then we look forward to hearing from you soon. The post is initially for 1 year but could be extended pending a budget review.
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.
More Information can be found at www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk
The closing date is 12 noon 02/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
- GCSE grade c or level 2 equivalent in English and maths
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of supporting children with send
Experience of positive behaviour management strategies
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For an informal discussion please contact:
We would encourage you to take a tour of school and meeting our wonderful children and staff. Please contact the school on 01695 723878
Proposed Interview Date:
08/07/2026
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.
