Location
Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW (242 on roll)
Tel: 01695 723878
School website: www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Trinity Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to our wonderful team and lead our Seedlings room as we strive to provide our youngest pupils (0-2 years) with the opportunity to grow and shine.
We are looking for:
- An excellent team player that will join our existing team.
- Someone with leadership skills or the desire to develop them.
- Someone with knowledge of child development and experience of working in Early years
- Someone who loves their job and will go the extra mile for the children and their families.
- A warm and nurturing individual that loves working with young children.
- Someone that is committed to enabling all children to access their learning environment with a knowledge of supporting children with a range of needs.
- Someone that will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.
- Someone to cover wraparound duties included within this role 7.45am-8.45am breakfast club cover and 3.15-5.45pm after school.
- Someone to work 40 hours per week
If this is you and you would like to join our wonderful school family then we look forward to hearing from you soon. The post is initially for 1 year but could be extended pending a budget review.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 12 noon on 09/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- L3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
GCSE grade c or level 2 equivalent in English and maths
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Desirable Qualifications
- Paediatric First Aid
- Early years qualifications
SEND qualifications
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with young children
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of supporting children with send
- Experience of positive behaviour management strategies
- Experience of leading a team and managing others
For an informal discussion please contact:
We would encourage any prospective candidates to come and take a tour of school and meet our wonderful children and staff. Please contact the school office 01695 723878 to book an appointment.
Proposed Interview Date:
16/07/2026
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.
