Location
Frenchwood Community Primary School, Frenchwood Knoll, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4LE (326 on roll)
Tel: 01772 253244
School website: www.frenchwood.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Our governors and staff are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and diverse school. Frenchwood Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Good interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a team.
- Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff.
- Have a good standard of English and Maths.
- Support the progress and achievements of individuals and groups of learners academically, socially and emotionally.
- The ideal candidate would need to be flexible and a resilient individual who easily adapts to change,
- It is strongly advised that a visit to school is booked
- This position is part time , term time plus five days and the salary is on a pro rata basis.
- This position requires early experience as this post will be working with our nursery & reception children
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 12pm on 26/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ level 3 Teaching Assistant or above qualification (or equivalent)
Level 2 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
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Desirable Qualifications
- First Aid qualification.
- Good communication skills with staff, parents and children.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Administrative skills.
- Knowledge of Key Stages 1 and 2.
- Ability to make effective use of ICT.
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures.
Experience of working with parents of pupils with additional needs.
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children in a relevant classroom environment and supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
- Ability to supervise and assist pupils.
- Knowledge/experience of pupils with SEND/SEMH and the ability to adapt strategies to support with children with additional needs.
- Ability to assess children's development.
Experience of managing and teaching a whole class, when required.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with children in a relevant classroom environment and supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
- Ability to supervise and assist pupils.
- Knowledge/experience of pupils with SEND/SEMH and the ability to adapt strategies to support with children with additional needs.
- Ability to assess children's development.
Experience of managing and teaching a whole class, when required.
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Mrs Cathryn Antwis , Headteacher , 01772 253244
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.
