KS2 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced Year 5 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Coppull. The role involves general classroom support and targeted help for SEND and EAL students, including one with an EHCP, within a KS2 setting.

The position is initially mornings until 1:15pm with a trial period, offering a pathway to ongoing employment. The successful candidate will settle in quickly, build strong relationships, and uphold a high standard of support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school.
• Strong communication and literacy skills, with confidence supporting pupils with English, including those with EAL and SEND.
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum, ideally with experience supporting KS2.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Confidence working with individuals and small groups.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative within the classroom.
• A calm, professional and reliable manner.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both pupils and staff.
• The ability to quickly adapt and become a valuable member of the school team.

Responsabilités

• Provide general classroom support alongside targeted support for pupils with SEND and EAL needs.
• Support a Year 5 class and help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Settle quickly into the classroom and contribute to high standards of teaching and safeguarding.

Connaissances

Teaching Assistant

Primary school

KS2

SEND

EAL

Communication

Literacy

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Description du poste

Location , PR7

Summary We are working with a warm and welcoming primary school who are seeking an experienced Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school is looking to initially trial the right person, with the opportunity for the role to become an ongoing position working every morning until 1:15pm.

This is a lovely Year 5 class with excellent behaviour and a positive learning environment. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide general classroom support alongside targeted support for pupils with SEND and EAL needs, including one child with an EHCP. With upcoming CSI and Ofsted inspections, the school is looking for a confident and capable TA who can quickly settle into the classroom and provide a consistently high standard of support.

Experience and qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school
• Strong communication and literacy skills, with confidence supporting pupils with English, including those with EAL and SEND
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum, ideally with experience supporting KS2
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Confidence working with individuals and small groups
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative within the classroom
• A calm, professional and reliable manner
• Strong relationship-building skills with both pupils and staff
• The ability to quickly adapt and become a valuable member of the school team

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

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 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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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.