Location
The Coppice School, Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY (64 on roll)
Tel: 01772 336342
School website: www.coppice.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Coppice School is a thriving school in South Ribble between Leyland and Preston. We have 68 pupils on roll aged between 2 - 19 years with severe and complex learning difficulties. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant 2B to join our happy and dedicated staff team. The interview will assess your suitability to work with children and include questions relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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 prorata basis.
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.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure Barring Service and the receipt of satisfactory references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21st September 2026.
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification, appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact Sharon Mackenzie, the School Business Manager on 01772 336 342 for an informal discussion.
Proposed Interview Date:
13/10/2026
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.
