TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B & LUNCHTIME WELFARE - MATERNITY COVER

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council invites applications for a Teaching Assistant 2B and Lunchtime Welfare maternity cover at Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village, Chorley. The post is 28.75 hours per week for the TA2B element, plus 2.5 hours welfare per week, pro rata for term time plus inset days.

The successful candidate will hold NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), Level 2 English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy, Paediatric First Aid, and classroom experience with SEN knowledge.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification appropriate to the post.
• Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• Paediatric First Aid/First Aid certificate.
• Experience of working in a classroom environment.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour/SEN knowledge of the curriculum.

Skills

Paediatric First Aid/First Aid

Classroom experience

Behaviour/SEN support

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 English/Literacy & Maths/Numeracy

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B & LUNCHTIME WELFARE - MATERNITY COVER

Ref

Ref 184494N

Number of Posts

Number of Posts 1

Grade

Grade TA2B GRADE 5, WELFARE 001(FLW).

Location Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ (628 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support children's learning within our school. We are seeking someone who is knowledgeable, hardworking, enthusiastic and caring. You will reinforce the high standards across the whole curriculum and be supportive of the distinctive Christian ethos of a church school. Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School opened in September 2010 and became a 3FE school over two sites in September 2017. We need a team player, who must also have the ability to communicate well and build positive relationships with all in the school community. We offer you a superbly resourced school, the support of an experienced School Leadership Team, on site parking and the opportunity to work with a fantastic staff team and with brilliant children! All within a Christian environment where we live ‘Life in all its Fullness’.

This post is for maternity cover and is required for one year or until return of the postholder. TA2B - 28.75hours per week, Grade 5. Welfare - 2.5 hours per week, Foundation Living Wage. This position is part time, term time + 5 inset days (TA2B). The salary quoted is full time equivalent of the TA2B role. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. The vacancy closes at 12 noon on 4th Nov2026. 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.

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification appropriate to the post
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

• Paediatric First Aid/First Aid certificate

• Experience of working in a classroom environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour/SEN Knowledge of the curriculum

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.