EYFS / KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Leyland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Northbrook Primary Academy in Leyland seeks two part-time Teaching Assistants to join a caring staff team. Roles are 17.5 hours and 22.5 hours, term-time only plus INSET days, starting 8.30am. Salary is quoted as full-time equivalent and paid pro-rata.

We value staff who can build positive relationships, support progress across academic, social and independent skills, and work collaboratively to raise standards in a calm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Good understanding of the EYFS/ KS1 Curriculum.
• Experience in a relevant classroom/service environment.
• Desirable: Experience with SEND

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities and routines in EYFS/ KS1.
• Help create a calm, nurturing classroom environment.
• Assist teachers with in-class and group activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Location Northbrook Primary Academy, Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB (181 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: northbrookpa.org

Summary At an exciting time in the School’s and Trust’s journey, we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and ambitious staff team here at Northbrook Primary Academy. All of our staff are ambitious for our children and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best education possible, in a calm and nurturing environment. We are leaving no stone unturned to raise standards across our school, as we strive to provide our pupils with the experiences and outcomes that they deserve. We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with children, who has a commitment to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in their academic, social and independent skills. Our core aim is to provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence which are necessary to enable them to make informed choices for themselves. The children experience a wide range of learning opportunities that are intended to develop them academically and personally.

Why you?

You can work as part of a team and have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator

You have a good understanding of the EYFS / KS1 curriculum

You can develop positive relationships with children who need additional support in the classroom

There are 2 positions which are part time, permanent and term time only plus INSET days; 1 x 17.5 hours and 1 x 22.5 hours, both starting at 8.30am.

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.

Proposed Interview Date: 23/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

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

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.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid Qualification (qualification not essential at point of application, training will be given if required)

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• A good understanding of the EYFS / KS1 Curriculum
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with students with medical needs
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Experience of delivering Read Write Inc phonics scheme to groups of children
• Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour