TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting a teaching assistant for Fulwood St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Preston to join a happy, dynamic staff.

You will support pupils in KS2, supervise lunchtimes, and help run small group interventions; part-time term-time only with pro-rata pay. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to maintain high standards and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and provide intervention programmes.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision and small group work.
• Work as part of a team with good communication skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Playground supervision

Education

NVQ level 2+

English/Literacy & Maths/Numeracy Level 2+

Job description

Location

Fulwood St Peter's Church Of England Primary School And Nursery, Meadowfield, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9RE (224 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.fulwoodstpeters.co.uk/

Summary

We are looking to appoint someone highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our happy and dynamic staff team. This role includes lunchtime supervision, supporting pupils in class, providingintervention programmes and supportingsmall groups of children. Hours are variable (minimum of 5hour) Monday to Friday. We require a person who can work effectively within a team and can demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to school improvement and high standards in a family environment.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 23/09/2026

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent.)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a KS2classroom environment.
• Ability to relate well to all children.
• Ability to work as part of a team with good communication skills.
• Undertake playground supervision, set up and run activities for pupils in playground areas.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of meeting SEND needs and monitoring progress.

Proposed Interview Date: 23/09/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.