TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

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

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing children to work with

Caring staff

Supportive parents

Outdoor space

Professional development

Governing Body

Christian ethos

Job summary

Broughton C E Primary School in Broughton, Preston, Lancashire is inviting applications for a part-time, term-time Teaching Assistant. You will join a friendly team, support learning, and help create a warm, nurturing environment for children.

The successful candidate will work across key stages, contribute to the Christian ethos, and have opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive setting and proactive governing body.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification.
• Maths or English GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above.
• Desirable: Level 2 teaching assistant qualification.
• Desirable: Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have good knowledge of successful learning strategies.
• Be warm and nurturing.
• Take part in all aspects of school life.
• Be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.

Skills

Teamwork

Learning strategies

Nurturing

Christian ethos

Education

NVQ level 2 or above

GCSE Maths or English (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 2 teaching assistant qualification (desirable)

Paediatric First Aid Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Location Broughton-in-amounderness Church Of England Primary School, Church Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JB (344 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.broughton-pri.lancs.sch.uk/

The successful candidate will:

• be able to work effectively as part of a team
• have good knowledge of successful learning strategies
• be warm and nurturing
• take part in all aspects of school life
• be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school

The school offers:

• amazing children to work with
• hardworking, caring and committed staff
• supportive parents
• a unique environment with extensive outdoor space
• opportunities to develop professionally
• a proactive Governing Body
• an ethos based firmly on Christian values

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification
• Mathematics or English GCSE or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 2 teaching assistant qualification
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children across key stage 1 and 2
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs

Please note that the requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only.

Broughton C E Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils.

This post will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references will be checked prior to appointment.

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 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.

An 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.

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

The closing date is 17/08/2026 at midday.