Location
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore, Raven Avenue, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4EZ (151 on roll)
Tel: 01706 226315
School website: www.st-veronicas.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
As a Teaching Assistant Level 2(a) you will work under the clear guidance of class teachers to support individual pupils and small groups with planned learning activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils to access learning and stay on task, helping to boost attainment and confidence
Assisting with monitoring and recording pupil progress and supporting target-setting and reviews
Helping produce learning resources, providing routine classroom administrative support and assisting with supervision and behaviour management
Supporting inclusion, working with pupils with SEND where appropriate training has been provided
Contributing positively to the classroom atmosphere and liaising with staff, parents and outside agencies as needed
About you the ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Cares deeply about childrens learning and wellbeing and wants to be part of a close-knit school community
Can build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively as part of a team
Has good communication, organisational and basic ICT skills and can carry out routine classroom administration
Is able to support pupils academic and social development, and adapt to different needs with patience and professionalism
Has NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience (desirable) or demonstrable experience working with children in a school or similar setting
Is committed to ongoing professional development and to our Catholic ethos of inclusion, respect and forgiveness
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to every pupils success.
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
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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Proposed Interview Date:
10/07/2026
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.
