TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Lancashire County Council; Aldcliffe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Lancashire County Council benefits

Health & wellbeing services

Job summary

Willow Tree Federation in Lancaster is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support children aged 3-4 at Appletree Nursery School. You will help ensure the best start in life and work with children with SEND, using your knowledge and best practice.

The role offers in-house and external training, with benefits through Lancashire County Council and health and wellbeing services; DBS checks apply. Salary is pro-rated for term-time work.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (desirable).
• Desirable qualifications include First aid training, Level 2 Early Years Qualification, Food hygiene.
• Essential experience includes understanding of SEND and Inclusion and ability to develop relationships with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Support preschool class for 3–4 year olds using best practice to promote progression.
• Work with children with SEND needs to ensure inclusive learning.
• Build relationships with children, families and carers to support development.

Skills

SEND & Inclusion

Parent/Carer communication

ICT knowledge

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

First aid training

Food hygiene

Job description

The children are at the heart of everything we do at the Willow Tree Federation. We take a holistic approach to child development, and we are privileged to support our children, families and the wider community to change and enhance lives. We celebrate the wide diversity of the backgrounds, beliefs, talents and interests of our children and we recognise learning happens in communities and empowers them. As a federation at the heart of its community, we understand and respect the positive impact we can have. We plant the seed that grows the future!

Here at the Willow Tree Federation in Lancaster we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support the ethos of our school and the development of our children in nursery at Appletree NurserySchool.

The Role

As a teaching assistant, you will be working in our preschool class for children aged 3 - 4 years old. You will be expected to use your knowledge and best practice to help ensure our children have the best start in life by helping them make the progress they need to succeed. You will be working with a range of children as teaching assistant, particularly with children with SEND needs.

Benefits:

• Excellentin-house and external training, opportunity togain further qualifications, virtual learningandcareer progressionopportunities.
• Benefits of working for Lancashire County Council.
• Health and wellbeing services such as counselling, stress coaching and physiotherapy/ muscular-skeletal services.

Our schools:

• Experienced staff
• Amazing children
• Classroom teacher to support Teaching Assistants and development
• Supportive SLT
• Large outdoor play areas
• Experienced senior leadership team and governing body

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 19/10/2026 is 9am

Appletree Nursery School, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5QB (68 on roll)

01524 64132

appletreenurseryschool.co.uk

Summary

The children are at the heart of everything we do at the Willow Tree Federation. We take a holistic approach to child development, and we are privileged to support our children, families and the wider community to change and enhance lives. We celebrate the wide diversity of the backgrounds, beliefs, talents and interests of our children and we recognise learning happens in communities and empowers them. As a federation at the heart of its community, we understand and respect the positive impact we can have. We plant the seed that grows the future!

Here at the Willow Tree Federation in Lancaster we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support the ethos of our school and the development of our children in nursery at Appletree NurserySchool.

The Role

As a teaching assistant, you will be working in our preschool class for children aged 3 - 4 years old. You will be expected to use your knowledge and best practice to help ensure our children have the best start in life by helping them make the progress they need to succeed. You will be working with a range of children as teaching assistant, particularly with children with SEND needs.

Essential Qualifications

• Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (desirable- you will have to have this by the time you qualify to work in Early Years)
• A willingness to undertake relevant qualifications in the future

Desirable Qualifications

• First aid training
• Level 2 Early Years Qualification
• Food hygiene

Essential Experience

• Understanding of SEND and Inclusion
• Ability to develop relationships and communication with parents and carers

Desirable Experience

• An understanding of child safeguarding.
• Ability to use ICT

For an informal discussion please contact: Speak to Lisa Wilson (Nursery Manager) 01524 64132

Proposed Interview Date: 02/11/2026

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.