TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Wheelton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery in Chorley, Lancashire seeks an experienced Teaching Assistant to support KS2 learners and provide lunchtime supervision. The post includes a potential HLTA hour delivery for PPA, with terms that are pro-rated for term-time only working.

The role requires a dedicated team player with KS2 experience, strong communication and organisational skills, plus GCSE English and Maths at A*-C and NVQ Level 2 or above.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A*-C or equivalent is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification is required.
• Desirable Paediatric First Aid certification and TA/HLTA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support children within KS2 and provide lunchtime hall/playground assistance.
• Deliver PPA (subject to HLTA qualifications) if required.
• Work as part of the KS2 team to promote learning and wellbeing.

Skills

KS2 experience

Communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths A*-C

NVQ Level 2 or above

Paediatric First Aid certificate

TA or HLTA qualification

Job description

Location Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Brooke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0LB (162 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: sacredheartchorley.net/

The Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a dual role as a Teaching Assistant (5 days a week) with the added option to do HLTA hours delivering PPA.

This is a school-based TA role working within Key Stage 2 to support high-quality learning, development and care for our pupils. The successful candidate will work as part of our Key Stage 2 team, contributing to a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

Role Overview

You will support children within Key Stage 2, lunchtime hall & playground support 8.45am – 3.30pm (31.25 hours per week). Within this there will be the option subject to HLTA qualifications and experience to deliver 8.25 HLTA / PPA a week. The contractable hours will be 31.25 hours per week and within this 8.25 HLTA hours delivering PPA. This role is an exciting role covering all duties as outlined in the Teaching Assistant Job Description. The position is term time only, part time, and if successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. This is a fixed term position until 20th July 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a proven track record of work in a primary school setting and with KS2 experience.
• Is motivated, patient, caring and considerate committed to children’s wellbeing.
• Has excellent communication skills, is flexible and proactive in approach.
• Enjoys contributing to a collaborative team.
• Is able to build warm, nurturing, relationships with children and have high expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour;
• Has knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, and able to plan, and implement the curriculum alongside the class teacher.
• Can undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of the children.
• Is willing to engage in the wider aspects of school life.
• Be committed to supporting the school’s Catholic ethos and values.

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 closing date is 06/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• English & MathsGrade A* - C at GCSE or O Levels / CSE(equivalent to A* - C GCSE)
• NVQ Level 2 or abovequalification (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Teaching Assistant or HLTA Qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children and ability to relate well to children
• Experience of leading teaching and learning throughout KS2
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well to parents/carers
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Experience of working in KS2

Desirable Experience

• See person specification

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 need to check the school to be complied 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.