Location
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough, Chapel Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 7RA (90 on roll)
Tel: 01704 893523
School website: www.burscough.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Maternity Cover - Level 2 Teaching Assistant
St John's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a level 2 teaching assistant to cover a maternity post. The candidate will provide teaching and learning support within our primary school. The post is a temporary position for one year. To be a teaching assistant in our school, you must be friendly, self motivated, nurturing, have a positive attitude, and be prepared to learn work collaboratively within our team. You will be expected to work alongside the teacher and other support staff in a collaborative way, to develop the children's knowledge and facilitate academic progress. You will assist with the delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and it's differentiation amongst pupils, and will work along side children, both in class, within a small group and one to one basis.
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.
The closing date is 15/06/2026 at 12 noon
Essential Qualifications
Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
Working with children in a primary school setting
Desirable Experience
Experience of working with children in Early Years / Key Stage 1
Proposed Interview Date:
29/06/2026
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.
