Location
Lostock Hall Community Primary School, Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5AS (418 on roll)
Tel: 01772 338289
School website: www.lostockhallcps.co.uk
Summary
Lostock Hall Community Primary School is a large two form entry primary school. Recently rated Good in all areas by Ofsted. We are closely linked with Embrace Teaching School Hub and part of Axia Learning Alliance.
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants working across Early Years & KS1 who could work well within our friendly and dedicated team in our popular and successful school. Experience of working with children in these year groups is essential.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible team player who has high expectations of all children to support the class teacher in a whole class setting and deliver intervention sessions to groups of children. The role will include providing support to children with additional needs on a one-to-one basis.
You will assist in the delivery, evaluation and adaptation of the curriculum. Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher you will:
- Implement learning activities for individuals with SEND
- Implement learning activities for groups
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher
- Establish supportive and constructive relationships with staff and pupils
- The role will include daily lunchtime supervision of pupils, first aid, and playground duties
The hours for this role are 31 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am- 3.20pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
The school has friendly and supportive parents and a close team of dedicated staff and governors who enjoy being a part of our school. Equally, our pupils love coming to school and they are pleasure to work with. We can offer you a great place to work with commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
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.
The closing date is 12 noon 04/09/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
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Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children in Early Years & Key Stage 1
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
- Experience of covering the class in the absence of the teacher
Experience of supporting children with additional needs
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of Administrative work
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Experience of delivering intervention sessions to groups of children
- Experience of de-escalation strategies and restrictive intervention
Experience of working with children in KS2
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the school on 01772 338289
Proposed Interview Date:
11/09/2026
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.
