TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive community

Professional development opportunities

Impact on children's lives

Job summary

Kingsbury Primary School in Skelmersdale is inviting applications for a Level 2B Teaching Assistant to support a play-based curriculum and nurture holistic development in diverse learners. The role is part-time, term-time only, with pro-rata salary arrangements as noted.

The successful candidate will have relevant TA experience, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusive education within a Creative Curriculum framework.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) experience.
• Experience in working with children with a range of needs would be preferred.
• A passion for creative learning and a commitment to a holistic approach to education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching in developing and implementing a play-based curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of children, including those with GLD and complex autism.
• Support the Teacher in creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster a holistic approach to education, addressing both cognitive and social-emotional development.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Communication

Job description

Location Kingsbury Primary School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (132 on roll) Tel: [phone] School website: www.kingsburyprimaryschool.co.uk/

LEVEL 2B Teaching Assistant at Kingsbury Primary School

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a new role? Kingsbury Primary School is currently inviting applications for SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant positions. We pride ourselves on our inclusive Creative Curriculum, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our children.

Kingsbury Primary School is committed to providing an enriching and inclusive learning environment for children with a range of needs. Our Creative Curriculum encourages creativity, exploration, and social interaction. With a holistic approach, we prioritise the individual needs of each child and nurture their development both cognitively and socially. We follow Curriculum pathways that are topic based and sensory lifestyle plans are integrated into all parts of our day to encourage emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching in developing and implementing a play-based curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of children, including those with GLD and complex autism.
• Support the Teacher in creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster a holistic approach to education, addressing both cognitive and social-emotional development.

Requirements

• Recent and relevant Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) experience.
• Experience in working with children with a range of needs would be preferred.
• A passion for creative learning and a commitment to a holistic approach to education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Supportive community and collaborative approach
• Opportunities for professional development
• A chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children with diverse needs

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 See Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications See Person Specification

Essential Experience See Person Specification

Desirable Experience See Person Specification

For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact school on 01695 722991 for an informal discussion Proposed Interview Date: 09/11/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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.