Location
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church Of England Primary School, Hall Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 5UG (77 on roll)
Tel: 01704 892375
School website: lathomparkprimary.co.uk
Summary
Every child is known, supported and challenged to succeed.
Lathom Park CE Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across the school, supporting children from Nursery to Year 6. The successful candidate will work both within classrooms and on a one-to-one basis with pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping every child to achieve their full potential.
To work under the direction of the Headteacher and class teachers to support the learning, development and wellbeing of pupils across the school. The postholder will provide high-quality classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and work on a one-to-one basis with pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping every child to achieve their full potential.
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.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) or willingness to work towards
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with primary-aged children and supporting SEND pupils.
- Experience of working on a one-to-one basis with pupils
- Understanding of behaviour regulation and positive behaviour support strategies
- Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language or SEMH needs
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and meeting the needs of every child
- Commitment to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school
Desirable Experience
Experience of supporting children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
For an informal discussion please contact:
For any further information, contact
[email protected]. Successful candidates will be invited to view the school as part of the interview process.
Proposed Interview Date:
20/07/2026
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.
