TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Catholic High School in Chorley, Lancashire is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2b to join its growing team. The successful candidate will support pupils across the school with learning activities and contribute to a caring, structured environment.

Applicants should have Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy, with NVQ2 or equivalent preferred, and experience in administrative tasks or working with children.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy is essential.
• NVQ level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience of administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

Education

Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

NVQ level 2 or above qualification

Job description

Location Holy Cross Catholic High School, Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS (976 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk

We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring individual to join ourever-growing team as a Teaching Assistant Level 2b.

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.

If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 12 noon

Proposed Interview Date: 06/11/2026

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

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

Essential Experience

• Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
• Experience of administrative work

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

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.