TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Lancashire County Council; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Well resourced learning environments

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Woodnook Primary School in Accrington, under Lancashire County Council, is recruiting a teaching assistant. The post is part time, term time only, with pro‑rata pay when applicable. You will inspire pupils, support diverse needs and uphold high standards of behaviour and learning within a supportive team.

Applicants should have NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) and Level 2 English and Maths. The school offers a welcoming community, strong leadership and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent practitioners who can inspire and communicate outstanding practice.
• Will maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with clear communication.
• Experience with supporting pupils with a range of needs and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate and communicate high-quality practice to pupils.
• Support pupils with varying needs to reach their goals.
• Contribute to a safe, well-resourced learning environment.
• Work as part of a team with high expectations and a positive attitude.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Nurturing skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or above

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Salary £26847to £ 29071Salary advertised is full time equivalent.

Location Accrington Woodnook Primary School, Hudson Street, Accrington, BB5 2HS (222 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.woodnookschool.co.uk

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced and committed, teaching assistant to join our school with excellent standards of behaviour and learning. We need someone who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who:

• will maintain the high standards of teaching and learning established at the school
• will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• is a passionate TA, to work with pupils with a range of needs
• is confident and supportive with strong behaviour management and excellent nurturing skills in order to provide the extra motivation to inspire pupils to reach their goals.

In return our school will offer you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.
• An annual Wellbeing Day.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

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 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and Maths

Desirable Experience

• Experience of teaching phonics
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working flexibly as part of a team

For an informal discussion please contact: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call 01254 233020 to arrange a visit.

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.