TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

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

Job summary

Simonstone St Peter’s CE Primary School in Simonstone, Burnley, Lancashire, seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant for KS2 (Year 5/6). You will support Mathematics and English, work within a Christian ethos, and collaborate with staff, parents, and governors to help children flourish.

The role is term-time only, with pay pro-rata from the full-time equivalent stated salary. The school offers an engaging, supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth setting.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning, ideally within a primary or secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative lessons in KS2 in line with the national curriculum
• Assist in planning and preparing learning activities and resources
• Provide individual and small-group support to children
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments where required
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers
• Be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school

Skills

Experience with children

Experience supporting teaching and学习

Job description

Location Simonstone St Peter's Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Simonstone, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7HR (140 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.simonstonest-peters-ce.co.uk/

Summary Simonstone St Peter’s is a school where children flourish, learn with confidence and achieve their best. We provide the firm foundations for children to grow in faith and knowledge, within a safe and inspiring environment. At Simonstone we embrace diversity and prepare children for life’s journey. We celebrate differences and work as a Christian family to make sure all children are celebrated and achieve their goals. Children at Simonstone ‘thrive’ within a collaborative team of parents, governors, staff and volunteers. The school community, Parish and St Peter’s church all work together to provide an enriched and memorable primary school education. The Governing Body at Simonstone St Peter’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Key Stage 2Teaching Assistant. Our new TA will be fully involved in all teaching and learning activities in the Year 5/6classroom, with specific involvement supporting Mathematics and English. The school will provide an effective team of colleagues to support and further develop the successful candidate both personally and professionally. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education and helping young children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative lessons in KS2 inline with the national curriculum
• Assist in planning and preparing learning activities and resources
• Provide individual and small-group support to children
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments where required
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers
• Be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school

The School offers -

• Enthusiastic and polite children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, caring and committed staff
• Supportive parents
• A unique environment with extensive outdoor space
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• A proactive Governing Body
• an ethos based firmly on Christian values

Please note that the requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only.

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.

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.

Proposed Interview Date: 12/11/2026

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth setting
• Experience supporting teaching and learning, ideally within a primary or secondary school

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.