Location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton, Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, PR6 9LZ (176 on roll)
Tel: 01257 480598
School website: www.st-josephs-anderton.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of St Josephs Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an effective, enthusiastic, highly motivated Teaching Assistant, with the skills, knowledge, energy, and empathy to join our successful school. At St Josephs, we care about the children and each other. We expect everyone including staff, children and parents to aim for excellence where only the best is good enough. We endeavour to create a happy and stimulating working environment where a caring family ethos permeates throughout.
We can offer:
- A friendly, welcoming community underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
- Enthusiastic, motivated, well behaved, happy pupils who are eager to learn
- A supportive, committed and dedicated staff who are passionate about making a difference
- Commitment to further professional development.
- A supportive school, family and parish community and the support of a committed, focused Governing Body.
- A welcoming, well maintained, modern environment, with well-resourced classrooms and excellent outdoor provision
- Exceptional pastoral care coupled with teamwork and encouragement from leaders and Governors.
- High standards in all that we do.
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.
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.
Closing Date: 12 noon 14/08/2026
Interviews: w/c 17 August 2026
Essential Qualifications
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)
- First Aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Desirable Experience
- Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage
- Experience of working in EYFS setting
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
For an informal discussion please contact:
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.
