Location
Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5TB
Lourdes Avenue
Tel: 01772 335025
School website: www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Our Lady & St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are proud to be a welcoming, nurturing and aspirational school, rooted in our Catholic mission and committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.
At the heart of everything we do is our belief that all children, irrespective of their starting points or needs, should experience high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a curriculum that enables them to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (2A) who shares this vision and is committed to upholding our high standards.
The contract will be a variable hours contract, minimum 10 hours to a maximum of 37, starting at 30 hrs per week.
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 22/06/2026 at 12 noon.
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
- Maths GCSE or equivalent
English GCSE or equivalent
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Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Paediatric first aid
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of primary age
- Knowledge/skills/abilities in inclusive practice
- Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
- Ability to relate well to children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of EYFS
Ability to plan for progression
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Desirable Experience
- Working with pre-verbal pupils and using effective communication methods
- Following individual support plans/curriculum to ensure pupil progress
Meeting medical/care needs
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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.
