Location
Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7ND (421 on roll)
Tel: 01253 872884
School website: www.flakefleet.lancs.sch.uk/
Summary
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
2 Days per Week Thursday & Friday
At Flakefleet, we do things differently.
We believe schools should be places filled with energy, positivity, laughter and opportunity where children feel safe to be themselves and adults genuinely make a difference every single day.
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Flakefleet family, supporting teaching and learning within our Key Stage 2 classrooms on Thursdays and Fridays.
This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children, thrives in a busy school environment and understands the power of encouragement, relationships and positivity in helping children succeed.
The Role Will Include:
- Supporting pupils across the KS2 curriculum
- Working with individual children and small groups to build confidence and understanding
- Helping to create engaging, exciting and inclusive learning experiences
- Supporting pupils with a range of learning and emotional needs
- Promoting positive behaviour and strong relationships
- Assisting teachers with classroom organisation and preparation
- Bringing energy, encouragement and care to the school day
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 12/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant Level 2 or equivalent
Essential Experience
- Has experience working with children
- Is nurturing, patient and adaptable
- Can build positive relationships quickly
- Has a genuine passion for helping children thrive
- Brings positivity, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to their role
- Works well as part of a team
Believes every child deserves to feel valued, successful and inspired
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For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal chat or look around the school, please contact Tracey Wilson on 01253 872884. Please note that the school is closed until 8th June.
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.
