TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term time only working

Warm, supportive staff team

High-quality training and clear career

progression including apprenticeships

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s Chorley nursery is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistants for term-time roles. You will support learning through play, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a nurturing, child-centred team.

Flexible working patterns are negotiable, with term-time only hours. Applicants should meet safeguarding requirements, with DBS checks and legal entitlement to work in the UK. Closing date 16/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are kind, motivated, passionate about early years education and committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• You will support children’s learning and development through play.
• You will build positive relationships with children and families.
• You will work as part of a nurturing, child-centred team.

Skills

Kind

Motivated

Inclusive practice

Education

NVQ level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (Early years or equivalent)

Job description

Location Chorley Highfield Nursery School, Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL (65 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.highfieldnurseryschoolchorley.co.uk

Early Years Support Assistants – Term Time Only | Flexible Working Patterns

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Early Years Support Assistants to join our Outstanding maintained nursery school.

About the Role

You will support children’s learning and development through play, build positive relationships with children and families, and work as part of a nurturing, child-centred team. Experience is welcomed.

Flexible Working

Working patterns are negotiable and may include mornings, afternoons, part‑week or Monday‑Friday. All roles are term time only. Nursery opening hours are 7.30am–5.30pm.

What We Offer

• Lancashire County Council terms and conditions
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term time only working
• A warm, supportive and inclusive staff team
• High‑quality training and clear career progression, including apprenticeships

We Are Looking For

Individuals who are kind, motivated, passionate about early years education and committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references. 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.

Equal Opportunities

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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.

Eligibility

We can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

Closing Date

The closing date is 16/11/2026 at 12 noon

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (Early years or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• PaediatricFirst Aid

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact: Claire Bland - 01257 262556

Proposed Interview Date: 26/11/2026