Location
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Community Primary School, White Ash Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JG (196 on roll)
Tel: 01254 233312
School website: www.moor-end.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
Teaching Assistant 2B
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to work 25 hours per week, term time only(20 hours TA and 5 hours welfare) in a flexible capacity in school. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to best meet the needs of the children in the allocated class. This is an opportunity to join our strong team of staff here at Moor End and to make a positive contribution to our continued success and progress.
The leadership team are currently looking at teaching assistant allocations for 26-27 and will take note of the experience and skills of the person appointed in deciding where best to place them. Initially it will be in either KS1 or KS2. We are looking for a TA who is organised and efficient in getting tasks done and also has a nurturing manner with the children that balances well between friendliness and clear expectations in terms of behaviour and learning.
All 25 hours of the role are paid at TA Level 2B
Hours of work will be 25 hours per week, with 5 hours being at lunchtime. 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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable person who:
- is friendly with a genuine child-centred approach;
- is hard-working and reliable;
- has great teamwork;
- is creative, has initiative and good organisation skills;
- is flexible and rises to a challenge.
Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher you will:
- plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups
- monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
- provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.
- support lunchtimes.
If you are interested or want any more information, please just ask. Applicants are warmly welcome to come and visit the school.
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.
The closing date is 9am 02/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Proposed Interview Date:
09/07/2026
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.
