Location
Singleton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Singleton, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8LN (102 on roll)
Tel: 01253 882226
School website: www.singleton.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Singleton Primary School are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a dual role as a Teaching Assistant and Family Learning Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in our warm, nurturing village school.
Role Overview
Morning Teaching Assistant (EYFS / Y1/2 & Whole School Support)
You will support children within the EYFS / Y1/2 classrooms and work with pupils across school who have complex needs, including SEN, mental health, social and emotional needs. Lunchtime playground support.
Afternoon Learning Mentor
You will deliver some targeted interventions to support pupils social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs.
The role includes:
- Targeted 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with complex additional needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
Working collaboratively with the District 4 Inclusion Hub to ensure all available support and interventions are accessed for pupils
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- Providing parenting advice and signposting to Child & Family Wellbeing services
- Leading the Early Help Assessment (EHA) process as required
- Acting as Lead Professional for Team Around the Family (TAF) plans
- Supporting behaviour, attendance and punctuality
- Liaising with SLT, SENCO and external agencies
- Behaviour support and development during lunchtime play
- Acting as Deputy DSL
- Home Visits
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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 9am 22/09/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).
GCSE Grade C or above in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Desirable Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).
Essential Experience
- Please see application pack - job description and person specification
Desirable Experience
- Please see application pack - job description and person specification
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact Rachel Reeves in the school office on 01253 882226 if you have any further questions
Proposed Interview Date:
29/09/2026
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.
