Teaching Assistant 2A

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive staff and community

Friendly pupils and parents

Active school life

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust’s St John’s is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Year 6 in the morning and Year 4 in the afternoon, totaling 22 hours per week across four days. This role involves assisting classroom routines and promoting a caring environment for pupils.

We value flexibility and initiative, and the successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team, with opportunities for training and professional development in a friendly community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with children.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Year 6 during morning sessions and Year 4 in the afternoon.
• Assist with classroom routines and activities to ensure smooth learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing in line with school policies.
• Work with individuals and groups to motivate and inspire learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

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