Location
Lomeshaye Junior School, Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY
Tel: 01282 612063
School website: www.lomeshaye.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The children, staff and governors of Lomeshaye Junior School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Level 2B Learning Support Assistant to join our school.
Lomeshaye Junior School is a large and popular school, located close to the centre of Nelson. We are an inclusive school, serving a diverse community, in which every child is valued. All staff work hard to ensure we provide the best for our children and their families and the children are always at the heart of everything we do.
This role is 30 hours per week and there will be a requirement to carryout an additional 30 minute daily Welfare Duty role.
The successful applicant will:
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher to meet the personal, social and educational needs of all pupils
- Be committed to upholding our school's values and nurturing ethos
- Have a passion for developing children's learning across the curriculum
- Build strong and positive relationships with children, staff and families and work as part of a team
- Be committed to whole-school life and be willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events, if required
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Show a willingness to develop and engage in continuous professional development
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 CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy complete the application form attached.
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.
Closing Date: 12 Noon 10/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- TA qualification NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)
For an informal discussion please contact:
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school, however they are asked to contact the school office prior to any visit to arrange a suitable date and time.
Proposed Interview Date:
17/07/2026
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.
