TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B 1:1 SUPPORT

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Staining CE Primary School is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to support a child with SEND on a 1:1 basis and assist learning in class. The role is a 12-month temporary post with potential to become permanent, term time only, pro-rata salary.

Join a dedicated team at Staining, where safeguarding is prioritised and professional development is encouraged. Applicants should have Level 2 English and Maths and relevant TA qualifications; First Aid and SEND experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
• First Aid (Desirable).
• Relevant teaching assistant qualification (Desirable).
• Experience of supporting learning in a primary school.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND to access learning in the classroom.
• Support learning activities in small groups and individual sessions as detailed in the EHCP.
• Contribute to a positive, safeguarding-focused learning environment.

Skills

Support learning

Pupil engagement

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Location Staining Church Of England Primary School, Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, FY3 0BW (241 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary The Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors of Staining CE Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate practitioner to join our team.

This role has arisen as we need someone to provide support to a class with a child with Special Educational Needs. The role is primarily to support the child on a 1:1 basis to access learning in the classroom and also to provide support for their learning activities as detailed on their EHCP.

Please note this is a temporary post for 12 months with potential to become permanent. This is subject to the child being in school and the review of their EHCP.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates the confidence and understanding of how to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils and is able to support pupils learning in small groups and on an individual basis.
• Has a caring and kind nature.
• Has imagination and creativity.
• Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning.
• Has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage children achieve and succeed.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We can offer you:

• Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career.
• A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community.
• A lovely school where you have the opportunity to work with well-behaved and motivated children who want to do their best.
• Work with a supportive and positive team
• A commitment to your professional development and well- being.

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.

The closing date 06/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid
• Relevant teaching assistant qualification.

Essential Experience

• Experience of supporting learning in a primary school

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with pupils with SEND

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.