Teaching Assistant 2A

St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Motivated staff team

Training and development

Supportive colleagues

Involved pupils

Parents and carers

Job summary

St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Year 4 and Year 6. The role is 22 hours per week over 4 days, 9am-12pm and 1pm-3.30pm, in a warm, safeguarding-focused school.

You will work flexibly, motivate groups of children, and contribute to a caring environment that values every child. Closing date for applications is Monday 28 September 2026 with interviews w/c 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
• Have a genuine desire to work with children.
• Be enthusiastic and hard working.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Year 4 and Year 6.
• Assist in class activities and group work.
• Motivate and inspire individuals and groups of children.
• Be flexible and adaptable to school needs.

Job description

About this Role

Thank you for considering working at our wonderful school.

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team at St John’s.

Our school motto, 'Love One Another', guides everything we do. We are committed to ensuring our school is a place where children are loved and valued as individuals, and where the talents of all are nurtured and celebrated within a safe, happy and caring environment, so that they can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

The position available:

22 hours per week, to be worked over 4 days. 9am - 12pm in Year 6 and 1pm - 3.30pm in Year 4.

The roles offer a fantastic opportunity for a enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to make a real difference to our pupils and the wider school community.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is flexible and adaptable, able to use their own initiative, and able to motivate and inspire individuals and groups of children.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a genuine desire to work with children
• Share the belief that every child can succeed
• Be enthusiastic and hard working
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Have a strong positive work ethic

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to join a highly motivated, innovative and energetic staff team
• Full involvement in the life of the school
• The opportunity for further training and development
• Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleagues
• Kind, motivated and happy pupils
• Supportive parents and carers

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th September 2026

Interview date: w/c Monday 5th October 2026 - date to be confirmed

Post Details

• Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 4 - scale point range 4 to 6
• Salary: £26,016.00 to £26,847.00 (Full Time Equivalent)
• Actual Salary: £12,970.00 to £13,384.00
• Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027, Term Time only
• Start Date: As soon as possible