TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A (WITH WELFARE ASSISTANT DUTIES)

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

Job summary

Northfold Community Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, invites applications for Teaching Assistant Level 2 with welfare duties. The role is 30 hours per week, 8.45am–3.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

You will support learning under teachers, work with individuals and groups, and assist during lunchtimes as part of a team committed to excellent education. Essential: NVQ in childcare or working towards it; desirable: First Aid.

Qualifications

• NVQ in a relevant childcare area or evidence of working towards NVQ
• Desirable: First Aid
• Experience of similar work in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Work across the school to support learning under the direction of the class teacher
• Work with individuals and small groups out of the classroom
• Support children and staff over Lunchtime
• Be part of a team of teaching assistants and teachers delivering the best education
• Hours 8.45am–3.15pm, Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week (pro rata since part time)

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Education

NVQ in childcare

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A (WITH WELFARE ASSISTANT DUTIES)

Location Thornton Cleveleys Northfold Community Primary School, Ringway, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2NL Tel: [phone] School website: www.northfold.lancs.sch.uk

Summary The Governors of this happy school, wish to appoint Teaching Assistant Level 2 as with welfare assistant duties as soon as possible. The position is 30 hours a week, (25 as TA2a and 5 hours as welfare).

If appointed you will work across the school to support the learning of children under the direction of the class teacher, as well as working with individual and small groups of children out of the classroom. You will also support children and staff over lunchtime. You will be part of a team of teaching assistants and teachers who share a commitment to providing the best possible education to all of the students at Northfold. The job is demanding, but extremely fulfilling as you know you are making a difference to the lives of the children you are working with.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm.

We have a team of dedicated and hard-working staff and an effective governing body, who are determined for our children to believe, achieve and flourish in school. We also have a supportive parent community, and we enjoy good links with the local community.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Have high expectations for pupil learning, behaviour and attainment.
• Have a creative and practical approach to learning.
• Have a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum with excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills with experience of working across the school.
• Have experience of working with a range of Special Educational and behavioural needs.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to communicate clearly and to a high standard both verbally and in writing.
• Able to assist in the assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
• Support learning in the classroom.
• Wants to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the values of the school. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. 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 in a relevant childcare area or evidence of working towards NVQ Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid

Essential Experience

• Experience of similar work in an educational setting

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with autistic children.
• Experience of working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties

For an informal discussion please contact: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Mr. B. Walsh or Mrs. K. Steventon at school. Proposed Interview Date: 19/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

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.