TEACHING ASSISTANT 2(B)

Lancashire County Council; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's Longton Primary and Nursery School is seeking a Level 2b Early Years Educator. The nursery provides a warm, nurturing environment where you will support the care, learning and development of nursery children and help provide engaging experiences that meet their individual needs.

You will also assist in the after-school club for children up to Year 1, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised for work within an early years setting.
• Functional Skills/GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics, or willingness to work towards these where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support the care, learning and development of nursery children.
• Help provide engaging experiences that meet individual needs.
• Work in the after-school club supporting children up to Year 1.
• Support activities, positive behaviour and children's wellbeing.

Skills

Passionate about children

Caring and nurturing

Reliable with positive attitude

Team player

Promote positive behaviour

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Functional Skills/GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Salary £13.92 an hour £26847Term time only. Salary shown full time equivalent

Location Longton Primary School, School Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA (214 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive team at Longton Primary and Nursery School as a Level 2b Early Years Educator. Our nursery provides a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and grow in confidence. Working alongside our experienced Nursery Leader, you will support the care, learning and development of our nursery children and help provide engaging experiences that meet their individual needs. The role will also include working in our after-school club, supporting children up to Year 1 who remain in school until collected by their families. You will help provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment, supporting activities, positive behaviour and children's wellbeing. When required, the successful candidate may also support children in other classrooms across the school.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with young children.
• Caring, patient and nurturing.
• Enthusiastic and reliable, with a positive can‑do attitude.
• Able to support children's learning, development and independence.
• Committed to inclusion and supporting individual needs.
• Confident in promoting positive behaviour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

At Longton, we are a supportive team with a positive outlook. We are committed to creating a joyful, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.50am–4.50pm, term time only.

This is a permanent position, subject to the Local Authority probationary period. The role offers the opportunity to work across both early years and wraparound care and become an important member of our school team.

Salary: Please note that the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and the actual salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis for term‑time working.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• A relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised for work within an early years setting.
• Functional Skills/GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics, or willingness to work towards these where applicable.

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid.
• Food Hygiene qualification.
• Safeguarding training.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children in an early years or childcare setting.
• Experience of supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of keeping children safe.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within a school nursery, preschool or early years setting.
• Experience of supporting an after‑school club or wraparound care.
• Experience of planning or supporting children's activities.
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs.

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.