INCLUSION AND PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA3)

Lancashire County Council; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensed Thrive practitioner training

Supportive senior leadership

Professional development opportunities

Warm collaborative staff

Job summary

Walton-le-Dale Primary School, part of Lancashire County Council, seeks a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team. You will work in a dedicated inclusion base to support children with EHCPs, especially those with SEMH needs, fostering emotional regulation and positive relationships.

The role involves pupil support for EBSA and offers high-quality training, supportive leadership, and a warm collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to support pupils with SEMH and EHCP needs.

Responsibilities

• Be based in our inclusion base, working with staff to support children with EHCPs.
• Help children manage emotions and develop positive relationships and confidence.
• Support pupils, including those experiencing EBSA, in learning activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional regulation support

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

INCLUSION AND PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA3)

Location Walton-le-dale Primary School, Severn Drive, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4TD (438 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.wldps.com

Summary The Governing Body of Walton-Le-Dale Primary School are looking to appoint and invest in a nurturing, enthusiastic and patient Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and committed team.

The successful applicant will:

• Be based in our small inclusion base, working alongside another member of staff to provide dedicated support for children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), particularly those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Support children who may find it difficult to manage their emotions, respond to adult guidance or engage in learning, helping them develop positive relationships, emotional regulation and confidence through nurturing and supportive approaches.
• Undertake a pupil support role, particularly supporting children experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).

What we can offer:

• High-quality training and professional development, including the opportunity to become a licensed Thrive practitioner.
• A supportive and proactive senior leadership team that values the wellbeing of both children and staff.
• A warm, caring and collaborative staff.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives.
• Wonderful children with unique personalities, strengths and talents.

The hours are 8.30am - 3.15pm Monday toFriday

Our school is committed to equality as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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, 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 3qualification or above(or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid Level 3
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Proposed Interview Date: 12/11/2026

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.