APPRENTICE LEVEL 3 TA

Lancashire County Council; Leyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is hiring an apprentice TA3 to support Early Years classes at Lancaster Lane Primary School and Pre School. The role focuses on Reception with possible duties in Pre-School and Year 1, under supervision and mentorship. DBS checks will be conducted as part of due diligence.

Salary is quoted as full-time equivalent with pro-rata payment for part-time hours. Proposed interview date: 09/09/2026. You must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English.

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Location: Lancaster Lane Primary School And Pre School, Hunters Road, Clayton-le-woods, Leyland, PR25 5TT (197 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: lancasterlane.lancs.sch.uk/

We are looking for recruit an apprentice TA3 to support in our Early Years classes. The role will predominantly support Reception but there may be opportunities to support in our Pre-School and / or Year 1 class too. We are an ambitious school and are going from strength to strength in our practice. We want someone who shares this ambition within a supportive and friendly team. You will be fully supported and mentored throughout the apprenticeship.

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.

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.

The closing date is 12pm on 03/09/2026

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English

Desirable Qualifications

• First aid

Essential Experience

• Previous work or employment experience

Desirable Experience

• Working with young children in an educational setting.

Proposed Interview Date: 09/09/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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.