TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A - NURSERY

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Breck Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years Team to support a pre‑school nursery class (Beanies) for children aged 2–4 years. The role is 30 hours per week, with potential for extra hours via the Breakfast Club, and is temporary until the end of the academic year with possible extension.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, Early Years Practitioner/Teaching Assistant Level 2 and GCSEs in English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a nursery/school setting.
• Understanding of Early Years Learning Goals and early years curriculum.
• GCSEs English and Maths required (C/4 or above).

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development, welfare and daily routines in the nursery environment.
• Assist with activities and supervise children during routines and play.
• Help with safeguarding and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Nursery support experience

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner/Teaching Assistant

GCSEs English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Location The Breck Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7HE (285 on roll) Tel: [phone] School website: www.breckschool.co.uk Summary This happy and successful school is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Team. We have an experienced and happy team and are looking for a new team member to increase the support in school for our pre‑school nursery class, Beanies, working with children aged 2–4 years. The position is temporary/fixed term until the end of the academic year; however, the contract may be extended depending on funding. Ideally, we would like to recruit someone with previous experience of working in a nursery and/or school setting, together with an understanding of the Early Years Learning Goals and the early years curriculum. The successful candidate will contribute to children’s learning, development, welfare and daily routines within the nursery environment. The role is for 30 hours per week. There is potential for additional hours through the Breakfast Club. These hours can be considered and discussed if an applicant may wish to undertake them. 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Early Years Practitioner and/or Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2.
• A minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.

Desirable Qualifications

• Early Years Practitioner and/or Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2 or above.
• First Aid qualification.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a school or nursery environment.

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.

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.