Location
Slyne-with-hest, St Luke's, Church Of England Primary School, Shady Lane, Slyne, Lancaster, LA2 6JL (203 on roll)
Tel: 01524 823505
School website: www.slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The governors of Slyne-with-Hest St Luke's CEPS are looking to appoint a caring, dedicated and hard working teaching assistant to join our friendly school team, recently praised by Ofsted (March 2026) The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to best meet the needs of the children in the allocated class. 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. Appropriate CPD for the role will be provided. We can offer a friendly village school with motivated and well-behaved children, supportive and friendly staff in a lovely indoor and outdoor environment.
We are moving towards a staffing structure whether teaching assistants also have a lunchtime responsibility. Whilst that is not required in this role at present, a willingness to support the purposeful running of lunchtimes would be an advantage and may be requested in years to come.
All elements of the role are paid at L2b with any planned cover for the teacher paid at a higher rate.
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
- NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post.
GCSE Grade C or above English and Mathematics or equivalent.
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Essential Experience
Working in a primary school classroom environment with children.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please email the headteacher, Paul Bowden, for an informal discussion about the post.
Proposed Interview Date:
24/06/2026
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.
