FOCUS SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Fulwood Academy, Preston, part of Lancashire County Council, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the FOCUS provision. You will assist teachers, deliver planned learning and run intervention sessions for individuals and small groups under supervision. This is a part-time, term-time role offering a supportive, inclusive school environment.

The post offers opportunities for career development and a strong staff development programme as the academy strives for outstanding standards.

Qualifications

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Fluent communication and ability to support learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of provision within FOCUS and assist teachers in lessons.
• Deliver planned learning, intervention and reintegration sessions to individuals and small groups.
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive environment to raise pupil attainment.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4)

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 (Desirable)

Job description

Location Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (976 on roll)
Tel: [phone]

Summary: We are seeking to appoint a valuable team member to support the effective delivery of provision within FOCUS, the Academy’s targeted inclusion provision, ensuring pupils receive high-quality academic, pastoral and behavioural support. The postholder will support teachers delivering lessons within FOCUS and deliver planned learning, intervention and reintegration sessions to individuals and small groups under the direction of teaching and senior staff.

We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do, and you will join a fabulous team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood.

You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwood’s journey to be an Outstanding school.

Key attributes we are looking for

• Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour
• Contributions to make to the wider Academy.
• Dedication to improving the opportunities for the pupils of Fulwood Academy by delivering a broad and innovative curriculum

What we can offer you

• A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
• Outstanding facilities to support Teaching and Learning
• A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
• A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
• A strong behaviour system that supports Teaching and Learning
• The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
• An environment focused on raising standards
• Opportunities for career development

Working Requirements: 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 Inset days (08.15am – 4.15pm Mon-Thurs, 3.45pm Fri). Salary: Scale 5, SCP 17- 21 £30,855 - £33,316 (Actual £27,000 - £29,154).

Closing Date: Monday 5th October

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.

This position is part time, term time only. The salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy. Grade C / 4 Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification

Essential Experience

Please see person specification.

Desirable Experience

Please see person specification.

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.

Contact: Philippa Ward (PA to SLT). Email: [e-mail].

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.