Location
Leyland St James Church Of England Primary School, Slater Lane, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR26 7SH (209 on roll)
Tel: 01772 422572
School website: www.leyland-st-james.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Leyland St. James' CE Primary School is a thriving and forward thinking school in Leyland, near Preston. We have 209 pupils on roll aged between 4-11 years and we are rated "Good" overall by Ofsted and "Excellent" the SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) evaluation. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant 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 for a fixed term of one year dependant on school funding. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a prorata basis. The hours are 8:50am - 3:15pm Monday - Friday with a lunch break of 55 minutes, totalling 27.5 hours per week. The role will be supporting children with SEND.
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.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
Please refer to the person specification
Desirable Experience
Please refer to the person specification
For an informal discussion please contact:
Contact the school on 01772 422572
Proposed Interview Date:
16/07/2026
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.
