Location
Accrington Peel Park Primary School, Alice Street, Accrington, BB5 6QR (582 on roll)
Tel: 01254 231583
School website: www.peel-park.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with outstanding track records, to work predominantly across lower KS2.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent practice and a strong commitment to working as part of a team who are keen to support the development of our pupils education across the school. Under the teachers clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of the pupils in the class including those with special educational needs and to establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities.
This position is temporary from 1st September 2026 to 20th July 2027, full time, term time only. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
The working hours are 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am till 3.30pm (with an unpaid 30-minute lunchbreak) paid at TA2B, plus half an hour each day welfare responsibilities paid at Foundation Living Wage.
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.
Closing date: 12 Noon 08/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 or equivalent qualifications at Grade C or above in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy
NVQ level 2 or above Teaching Assistant certificate (or equivalent) appropriate to the post
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Desirable Qualifications
- Paediatric first aid training
Experience of RWI
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Essential Experience
Experience of working with children or caring for children across KS1 and lower and upper KS2
Desirable Experience
- Working with children across the age ranges in a primary school setting.
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please phone 01254 231583 and ask to speak to the Deputy Headteacher Mrs D Childs
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.
