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 64 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 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 pro rata basis.
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.
Closing date: 12 Noon Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Desirable Qualifications
- Relevant Child Care Qualification or Equivalent
Maths and English Level 2 or Equivalent
-
Essential Experience
- Ability to relate well to children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise classroom resources
Good communication skills (oral and written)
-
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Basic knowledge of first aid
- Ability to use relevant technology
Flexible attitude to work
-
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:
14/07/2026
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.
