TEACHING ASSISTANT L3

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 28,142 - 32,061; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Church Of England/Methodist Primary School in Skelmersdale is seeking a level 3 Teaching Assistant for 28 hours per week during term time. The role supports early years learners, works as part of a caring team, and helps children access the learning environment with diverse needs.

The post runs for 1 year with potential extension depending on a budget review. Essential qualifications include L3 Teaching Assistant and GCSE English/Maths; desirable items include Paediatric First Aid and

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting early years learners.
• Ability to work as part of a school team and with families.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities for early years pupils.
• Assist with classroom routines and child safeguarding.
• Contribute to creating a warm, nurturing environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

L3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Salary £14.59 an hour £28142to £ 32061pro rata, term time only, 38 weeks per year

Term

Term Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.

Required

Required (01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027).

Hours

Hours 28 hours a week.

Closing Date

Closing Date 24/08/2026.

Location Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW (242 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary

• An excellent team player that will join our existing team
• Someone with leadership skills or the desire to develop them
• Someone with knowledge of child development and experience of working in Early years
• Someone who loves their job and will go the extra mile for the children and their families
• A warm and nurturing individual that loves working with young children
• Someone that is committed to enabling all children to access their learning environment with a knowledge of supporting children with a range of needs
• Someone that will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school

28hrs per week with specified hours – Mon 2-6, Tue 12-6, Wed 8.45-1, Thurs 12-6 and Fri 8.45-5.45 Please only apply if you can work these hours.

If this is you and you would like to join our wonderful school family then we look forward to hearing from you soon. The post is initially for 1 year but could be extended pending a budget review.

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 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Closing Date: 12 noon 24/08/2026

Essential Qualifications

• L3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
• GCSE grade c or level 2 equivalent in English and maths

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid
• Early years qualifications
• SEND qualifications

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with young children

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of supporting children with send
• Experience of positive behaviour management strategies
• Experience of leading a team and managing others

For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact the school office [e-mail] to book an appointment

Proposed Interview Date: 28/08/2026

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

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.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:

Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: [e-mail]

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.