Location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Rigby Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XL (336 on roll)
Tel: 01772 796112
School website: www.sjps.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
About this Role
At our Catholic primary school, our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are friendly, curious and full of joy a delight to work with each day. Our staff and governors are highly supportive, working closely together to ensure every child is nurtured, encouraged and inspired to reach their full potential. Our school has had a very successful Ofsted inspection and is a well respected school within the Preston community.
We are advertising for a TA2 A position, however, we may be able to appoint to a level 2B if the candidate has the necessary experience and skill set to fulfil the person specification and the requirements of the TA2B job description. We will also endeavour to place the successful candidate in the key stage to which they are most suited and comfortable. Although this is advertised as a fixed term position (until end July 2027), we would hope to be able to offer a permanent post at the end of this period.
We can offer you:
- A warm, welcoming school family with a strong Catholic ethos.
- Happy, well-behaved children who love to learn and make you smile daily.
- A supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing and professional development.
- Opportunities to work alongside talented, experienced colleagues who will help you grow in your role.
- A central city location with excellent transport links, local amenities and a strong community spirit.
The joys of working with us:
- Sharing in the excitement of seeing children thrive academically, socially and spiritually.
- Being part of a team that celebrates successes big and small.
- Knowing that your work truly makes a difference every single day.
- Enjoying a lively, creative atmosphere where no two days are the same!
- A school where staff wellbeing matters. Leaders show full commitment to ensuring that staff enjoy coming to work and thrive in their roles.
Day-to-day requirements of the role, under the supervision of the class teacher:
- Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering educational activities.
- Provide support to individual students and small groups to help them understand and complete tasks.
- Encourage childrens engagement with the curriculum and foster a positive learning environment.
- Monitor and record childrens progress, sharing observations with the class teacher.
- Help manage classroom resources and set up for lessons.
- Support the class teacher in managing behaviour and maintaining classroom discipline.
- Participate in school meetings and professional development sessions as required.
To apply and to view full details of the vacancy, please visit My New Term:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/196008/EDV-2026-SJCPSP-35231
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 02/07/2026 at 12 noon
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to grade C or above
Please do not submit an application if you do not have these qualifications or cannot provide the qualification certificates at interview stage.
Essential Experience
- Minimum of 3 months' experience working in a primary school either as an employed member of staff or via a college placement.
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Proposed Interview Date:
07/07/2026
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.
