Location
Clayton-le-woods Westwood Primary School, Westwood Road, Clayton-le-woods, Chorley, PR5 8LS (173 on roll)
Tel: 01772 628051
School website: westwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Summary
Westwood Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant 2B to join our dedicated team.
We are proud of our calm, purposeful environment where both pupils and staff are supported to achieve their full potential. Our core values of courage, creativity, curiosity, respect, resilience and resourcefulness underpin all aspects of school life.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and pupils to support high-quality teaching and learning across the school. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant contribution to pupil progress and achievement while supporting the wider work of the school.
As a Teaching Assistant 2B, you will:
- Support class teachers and pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key stage 1.
- Play a key role in delivering high-quality classroom support.
- Contribute meaningfully to raising standards across the school.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a proven ability to inspire and motivate children across all subjects.
- Builds inclusive, respectful, and nurturing relationships with pupils.
- Works in strong partnership with families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Is a dedicated team player.
Contract Details:
- Work pattern: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time only.
- Hours Allocation: This is a variable-hours contract, with 10 fixed hours and 18.75 variable hours.
- Weeks worked: 39 weeks per year, term time only, pro rata.
- Salary: Grade 5 (£25989 - £28142). Please note that the salary quoted is full-time equivalent.
- Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, with the possibility of extension following a March 2027 budget review.
Come and Meet Us!
- We warmly welcome visits to our school. To arrange a visit or to have an informal chat, please contact the school office at: 📞 01772 628 050.
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.
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant within the Primary age range
Ability to work with and communicate clearly with children.
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For an informal discussion please contact:
School Business Manager - Sophie Bradey , Phone 01772 628051 or email
[email protected]
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.
