TA2B AND LEARNING MENTOR with WELFARE SUPPORT - Dual role

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Singleton Primary School in Poulton-le-Fylde is seeking a mixed Teaching Assistant and Family Learning Mentor to support pupils with complex needs in EYFS/Y1-2 and deliver targeted interventions across the school.

The role is part-time, term-time only, with a pro-rata salary of £25,989 to £32,061 full-time equivalent. Minimum 10 hours per week. Closing date 22/09/2026. Informal discussions via school office welcome.

Qualifications

• Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade C or above in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex additional needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
• Working collaboratively with the District 4 Inclusion Hub to ensure all available support and interventions are accessed for pupils
• Providing parenting advice and signposting to Child & Family Wellbeing services
• Leading the Early Help Assessment (EHA) process as required
• Acting as Lead Professional for Team Around the Family (TAF) plans
• Supporting behaviour, attendance and punctuality
• Liaising with SLT, SENCO and external agencies
• Behaviour support and development during lunchtime play
• Acting as Deputy DSL
• Home Visits

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)

GCSE English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

TA2B AND LEARNING MENTOR with WELFARE SUPPORT - Dual role

Ref

Ref 173388F

Number of Posts

Number of Posts 1

Grade

Grade Grade 5 - Point 6-11 and Grade 6 - Point 11-19.

Salary £25989to £ 32061Pro Rata, Term time only variable hours minimum 10 per week

Location Singleton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Singleton, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8LN (102 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.singleton.lancs.sch.uk

Summary The Governors of Singleton Primary School are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a dual role as a Teaching Assistant and Family Learning Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in our warm, nurturing village school.

Role Overview

Morning – Teaching Assistant (EYFS / Y1/2 & Whole School Support)

You will support children within the EYFS / Y1/2 classrooms and work with pupils across school who have complex needs, including SEN, mental health, social and emotional needs. Lunchtime playground support.

Afternoon – Learning Mentor

You will deliver some targeted interventions to support pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs.

The role includes:

• Targeted 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with complex additional needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
• Working collaboratively with the ‘District 4 Inclusion Hub’ to ensure all available support and interventions are accessed for pupils
• Providing parenting advice and signposting to Child & Family Wellbeing services
• Leading the Early Help Assessment (EHA) process as required
• Acting as Lead Professional for Team Around the Family (TAF) plans
• Supporting behaviour, attendance and punctuality
• Liaising with SLT, SENCO and external agencies
• Behaviour support and development during lunchtime play
• Acting as Deputy DSL
• Home Visits

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.

The closing date is 9am 22/09/2026

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 2 or abovequalification (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade C or above in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or abovequalification (or equivalent).

Essential Experience

• Please see application pack - job description and person specification

Desirable Experience

• Please see application pack - job description and person specification

For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact Rachel Reeves in the school office on 01253 882226 if you have any further questions Proposed Interview Date: 29/09/2026

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.