TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee support package

Induction and professional development

Job summary

Lancashire County Council, recruiting for Sir Tom Finney Community High School in Preston, is seeking motivated level 2b teaching assistants. The role is full-time, term-time only, with safeguarding duties and DBS checks.

Two permanent and one temporary positions are available, with pro-rata salary for term-time work. Candidate must have excellent interpersonal and ICT skills and be committed to supporting pupils with SEND across learning, welfare and behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent with ICT and able to use basic classroom technology.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support across the full range of special educational needs.
• Assist with Teaching and Learning activities.
• Support with moving and handling and managing behaviours that may challenge.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship skills

ICT competence

Education

Qualifications refer to Job Description

Tools

N/A

Job description

Location Sir Tom Finney Community High School, Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, PR2 6EE (253 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary Sir Tom Finney Community High school is a successful Generic Secondary Special School (11-19) in Preston As a result of a growth in student numbers we are seeking to appoint motivated, skilled and enthusiastic level 2b teaching assistants to join our dedicated and experienced team to provide outstanding learning opportunities. We have two permanent positions and one temporary position , all positions are full time. Please indicate your preference on your application.

You must have excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills and be competent with ICT. You will be expected to support across the full range of special educational needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, this will include supporting Teaching and Learning, moving and handling, managing behaviours that may challenge and intimate care/health needs. You will need to be innovative, passionate, creative and hard working with a positive attitude to working within a dedicated team of staff to meet the full range of needs of our young people. Full safeguarding and DBS checks will take place and a commitment to sustained and regular attendance is essential. In return you will become part of a supportive professional team Making a Difference to Children and Young People with SEND and their families. You will have access to an employee support package and participate in an induction process as part of your professional development and training. You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme which includes an employer's contribution.

This position is 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.

Closing Date: 9am 02/10/2026

Essential Qualifications Refer to Job Description

Essential Experience Refer to job description

Desirable Experience Refer To Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: 09/10/2026

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.

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.