Location
Aughton Christ Church COfE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5AS (202 on roll)
Tel: 01695 421391
School website: www.aughtonchristchurch.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Aughton Christ Church C of E Primary School is seeking to recruit a skilled, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (level 3), with experience of working in EYFS as well as KS1 and KS2, to join our hard-working team. Our staff share a deep commitment to providing a warm, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where all children can thrive, embodying the Christian values throughout all aspects of teaching and learning.
We are looking for the new member of our team to uphold the school vision, ethos and values that we share.
The successful candidate will be responsible to:-
- Safeguard the welfare of our children as in line with school policy.
- Uphold the staff code of conduct at all times.
- Be committed to supporting the schools Christian ethos and values.
- Be committed to demonstrating good time keeping and attendance skills.
- Uphold the school discipline policy.
- Liaise with other staff members within school.
- Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate to the grade.
- Work calmly in a busy environment.
- To work with the Headteacher in a collaborative way to support the school as outlined in the attached role profile.
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 06/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable.
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children.
Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with children in Reception.
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and children with SEND.
- Understanding of developing childrens learning through high quality continuous provision in both the indoor and outdoor learning environment.
Has forest school training or 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.
