Location
St Anne's Copp Church Of England Primary School, Great Eccleston, Copp Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZN (166 on roll)
Tel: 01995 670969
School website: www.coppschool.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of St. Annes Copp CE Primary School, Great Eccleston are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring teaching assistant who has experience in Early Years and/or KS1. The candidate should have high expectations and the drive to ensure our children achieve their true potential and ideally have an understanding of child development. St. Annes Copp CE Primary School, Great Eccleston is set in between two beautiful villages and serves a growing population. We have eight classes, including our pre-school.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the class teacher in the delivery of engaging and effective lessons.
- Providing whole-class, one-to-one and/or small group support to all pupils.
- Being a positive role model within our school family.
- Supporting pupil behaviour and promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to upholding our school values and ethos.
- Have an understanding of child development.
- Have experience in supporting learning and development of children and be willing to undertake additional training.
- Build strong and positive relationships with the children, class teacher and families.
- Enhance the learning opportunities for the children.
- Welfare Assistant duties are included within this roll.
- Work closely with the class teacher to ensure continuity of learning and quality first teaching.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be under taken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This position is temporary, full-time (32.5hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm with 30 minute lunch), term time only.
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.
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.
The closing date is 12 noon 10/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above
Qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
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Desirable Qualifications
- Level 2 teaching assistant qualification
- First Aid qualification
Safeguarding training
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
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Desirable Experience
Experience of working with children in Early Years / Key Stage 1
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact Ms. Andrea Loughran, Headteacher on 01995 670969
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.
