Location
Whitefield Primary School, Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0RH (335 on roll)
Tel: 01772 744449
School website: www.whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint a full-time teaching assistant level 2a to our team to provide support in our Reception classes. This role is to start on the 1st September 2026 and will run to August 2027. The contract is initially on a temporary contract but may be extended, if budget allows, for 27/28. Part of this role will include covering an outdoor lunchtime slot as a play team member (30 minutes per day). The hours will be 31.18 a week, during term time, running from 8.50am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with an 8.30am start on Tuesdays for TA meetings.
We are able to offer you a dedicated, forward thinking team who put the children at the heart of all decisions. We have a strong, knowledgeable, hardworking team of teaching assistants across school who can offer continued professional development and support for the successful applicant.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can build positive relationships with children and adults alike
- Has experience of working in EYFS and within the EYFS curriculum
- Has planning, organisational and IT skills.
- Has experience of supporting children who have special educational needs and making reasonable adjustments to meet their needs
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team to provide children with a safe and caring learning environment
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and will have a flexible approach to the tasks they undertake. The position will be ideally suited to someone with previous experience of working within a busy school environment.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact our office on 01772 744449 to arrange.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 @ 9.00am
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 7th July 2026
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.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in EYFS and within the EYFS curriculum
Experience of supporting children who have special educational needs and making reasonable adjustments to meet their needs
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the school office on 01772 744449 if you would like to discuss any elements of this job role.
Proposed Interview Date:
07/07/2026
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.
