Location
Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (161 on roll)
Tel: 01257 262227
School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Astley Park School is seeking to appoint a keen, enthusiastic and committed temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2B to join our friendly and supportive team covering the vacancy of the current postholder. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting childrens learning and wellbeing and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative school community.
The Role - under the direction of the class teacher, you will:
- Support learning activities for individuals and small groups of pupils
- Help monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual targets
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils to promote progress and attainment
- Support pupils personal, social and emotional development
- Assist with classroom organisation, resources and administrative tasks
- Support positive behaviour and inclusion strategies
- Provide short-term class cover when required
- Work closely with teachers, parents/carers and other professionals
We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic, caring and motivated
- Enjoys working with children and helping them achieve their potential
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Has good communication and organisational skills
- Is flexible, reliable and committed to supporting school life
- Has experience of working with or caring for children (desirable but not essential)
What we offer:
- A welcoming, friendly school environment
- Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a real difference to childrens learning and development
Astley Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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.
This vacancy closes on 26 June 2026.
Essential Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- English/Literacy
Maths/Numeracy
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Essential Experience
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Liz Ascroft
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.
