Location
Kirkham And Wesham Primary School, Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2JP (184 on roll)
Tel: 01772 682866
School website: www.kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are a happy and thriving school and we are seeking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant. The successful candidate will be working in the Year 4 class supporting children. We are looking for someone who is passionate about education, someone who is kind and caring, a team player and understands how to support pupils with SEND.
We offer:
- A positive, caring and inclusive ethos
- Happy children who love to play
- A dedicated staff team
- Supportive staff
We require someone with these essential attributes/experience:
- A commitment to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos
- A solid understanding of the principles of child development
- The ability to support and include pupils who have additional needs.
- A dynamic and energetic personality
- Hardworking and passionate about working with children and helping them to achieve their potential. Please ring the school if you would like to discuss any further details.
We are happy to show people around prior to interview.
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of requirements.
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.
The closing date is 19/06/2026 at 12 noon
Essential Qualifications
- English & Maths GCSE or equivalent
Essential Experience
- Successful experience of working in a primary school setting.
Successful experience of supporting all pupils to ensure they reach their potential
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
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.
