L2 Teaching Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff

Professional development

Supportive environment

Engaging curriculum

Job summary

Preston Hedges Trust seeks a Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development in a vibrant primary setting. You will assist teachers, help create a safe and engaging classroom, and contribute to the school's high educational standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and safeguarding, with a focus on meeting each child’s individual needs and supporting an exciting, inclusive curriculum.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about Primary education.
• Passionate about developing the whole child.
• Flexible, motivated and energetic.
• Keen to work as part of a team.
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn.
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child.
• Committed to safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children in a primary setting.
• Contribute to safe and engaging classroom environments.
• Assist teaching staff with lessons and activities.
• Support safeguarding and welfare policies.

Skills

Enthusiastic about Primary education

Whole-child development

Flexible

Team player

Willing to train in first aid

Job description

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our remarkable team. The role will focus on supporting our children with their learning and development at Preston Hedge's. The successful candidate will be dedicated to promoting excellent educational opportunities as well as encouraging children to build upon and develop their own abilities further.

• Enthusiastic about Primary education
• Passionate about developing the whole child
• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child
• Committed to upholding all safeguarding policies
• Willing to train in first aid
  We can offer:
• A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team
• Professional development opportunities and regular training from our senior leaders
• Positive and hardworking children
• A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard
• An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link: Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2026 The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.