LEVEL 2 KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Colne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immediate start

Friendly school community

Positive impact on education

Support from consultant

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Pendle on a full-time, long-term basis. You will support pupils across the school, with most time spent in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You will work across year groups, deliver small group activities, provide 1:1 support where needed, and help create a nurturing learning environment that enables children to thrive.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Ability to work across different year groups.
• Patient, caring and positive about wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support whole-class learning.
• Lead small group activities.
• Provide one-to-one support where needed.
• Help create a positive, nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils across the school, with EYFS focus.

Skills

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Primary school experience

EYFS understanding

Adaptable

Patient and caring

Communication with pupils/parents

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location , BB8
Summary we are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Pendle with an immediate start available. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils across the school, with the majority of your time spent within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Role: Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• Location: Pendle
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

About the Role
As a floating Teaching Assistant, you will provide support across different year groups as required, helping to ensure all pupils receive the encouragement and guidance they need to thrive. While the role will involve supporting throughout the school, you will be primarily based within the EYFS setting, assisting young learners during this crucial stage of their development. Responsibilities will include supporting whole-class learning, leading small group activities, providing one-to-one support where needed, and helping to create a positive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Have experience working within a primary school setting.
• Have a good understanding of EYFS practices and child development.
• Be adaptable and confident working across different year groups.
• Be patient, caring, and passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have SEND experience (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• An immediate start opportunity.
• A friendly and supportive school community.
• The chance to make a positive impact on children's educational journeys.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

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.

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.

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.