TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Lancashire County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Seven Stars Primary School is seeking a reliable and proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS1 and the SEN unit. The role is part-time and term-time, with pro-rata salary following full-time equivalent scales.

The initial appointment is for 12 months, subject to funding, and requires safeguarding and equality commitments. Applicants should hold Level 2 qualifications in TA work or equivalent, with English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy literacy at Level 2 or above, and experience in

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications include a Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate (or equivalent).
• NVQ level 2 or above qualification is required (or equivalent).
• Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy qualifications are required.
• Desirable qualification: First Aid/Paediatric First Aid.
• Experience in a primary school setting and supporting pupils with SEND/additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work mainly within KS1 and the SEN unit/SEN classes.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour as part of SEN support.
• Contribute to inclusive teaching and safeguarding measures.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Committed

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate

NVQ level 2

English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Location Seven Stars Primary School, Peacock Hall Road, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR25 1TD (227 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.seven-stars.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary Seven Stars Primary & Nursery is a busy and vibrant school at an exciting point in our history. Our governors are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive and committed person. The successful applicant would be expected to work mainly within KS1 and the SEN unit/SEN classes.

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.

This is an initial temporary position for 12 months subject to funding.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am2/10/26

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant Certificate (or equivalent)
• NVQ level 2 or above qualification
• appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
• English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid/Paediatric First Aid qualification

Essential Experience

• Working with children in a primary school setting.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working and supporting children with SEND/additional needs.
• 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.

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.