1:1 SEN 2A TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitechapel Primary School is inviting applicants for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support a Reception child with SEN. The role runs during lunchtimes and afternoons, helping the child integrate into the dining hall and access the EYFS curriculum with targeted activities.

Training will be provided within a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will be caring, patient and adaptable, willing to use initiative and participate in whole-school life.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C (or equivalent).
• A Level of knowledge suitable for Level 2 TA role.
• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Reception child during lunchtimes and afternoons.
• Support the child to access the EYFS curriculum and deliver targeted activities including Bucket Time.
• Encourage positive interactions with peers and facilitate interactive play at lunchtime.
• Establish supportive relationships with children, staff and parents and participate in school events when required.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

GCSEs in English & Maths

Job description

Location Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP (103 on roll).

Tel: [phone].

School website: www.whitechapel.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary Whitechapel Primary School is a popular, rural, school that prides itself on its strong, social caring ethos. The school is located close to Inglewhite, and has extensive grounds enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities. As a result, children travel from surrounding areas and further afield to attend our successful school. The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint part‑time teaching assistant to join our team and support a child in Reception with special educational needs.

We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual to provide 1:1 support for a reception child during lunchtimes and afternoons. The role will involve supporting the child to successfully integrate into the dining hall, encouraging positive interactions with peers, and facilitating interactive play opportunities at lunchtime. In the afternoon, the successful candidate will support the child to access the EYFS curriculum and deliver individual and group teaching activities designed to develop listening, attention and participation skills, including approaches such as Bucket Time. Our learner is happy and active, enjoys learning and responds well to engaging, practical activities. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference to their confidence, communication and overall school experience in this very important first year in education.

This is an ideal opportunity for those interested in education and wanting to make a difference in the lives of individual children. Training will be provided throughout your time at school, and you will be closely supported by both the class teacher and SENCO. Our teaching assistants play a vital role in the educational, personal and social development of our children. It is important that the successful candidate is friendly, hard‑working and adaptable. In addition, we are looking for someone who can use their own initiative and are excited to join our small and dedicated team.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a kind, positive and reassuring adult for all children at school
• Be dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their academic, physical, social and emotional goals
• Have a willingness to undertake personal care needs
• Establish supportive and constructive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Support learning in 1:1 and small group situations
• Be committed to whole‑school life and be willing to support extra‑curricular activities and school events if required
• Complete relevant training for the role and engage in continuous professional development

This position is a fixed‑term contract that will end on 31st August 2027. It is term‑time only and the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis. Working Hours: Monday–Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm

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 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 09/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• A level of knowledge, understanding and competence appropriate to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant role.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroomenvironment
• Experience of working with children with SEN / ASD
• Experience of supporting pupils with limited communication
• Knowledge of Makaton

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.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.