TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A EYFS

Lancashire County Council; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Supportive leadership

Collaborative staff

Make a difference

Wonderful children

Job summary

Walton-le-Dale Primary School in Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children in the EYFS. The role involves working with individuals and small groups to aid education, personal and social development, including pupils with special needs, under the school’s caring leadership.

The position is part-time, term-time only, with hours from 8:45am to 3:15pm. DBS and safeguarding checks apply, and pro-rata salary will be paid for part-time work.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Paediatric First Aid Level 3 desirable.
• Experience of working with or caring for children.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children and small groups to support education, personal and social development, including pupils with special needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Location Walton-le-dale Primary School, Severn Drive, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4TD (438 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.wldps.com

The Governing Body of Walton-Le-Dale Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant to work in EYFS. The rolewillinvolve working withindividual children as well as supportingsmall groupsto support the education, personal and social development of pupils, including those with special needs.

What we can offer:

• High-quality training and professional development
• A supportive and proactive senior leadership team that values the wellbeing of both children and staff.
• A warm, caring and collaborative staff.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives.
• Wonderful children with unique personalities, strengths and talents.

The hours are 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday toFriday with an hour off for lunch.

Our school is committed to equality as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or above appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a classroom environment
• Experience of working in EYFS
• Experience of supporting pupils with special needs
• Experience of deliveringa synthetic phonics scheme

Proposed Interview Date

12/11/2026

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.

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.