TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's Astley Park School in Chorley is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support children with special educational needs. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to assist with classroom organisation, personal development, and daily learning activities.

The role is term-time only, 32.75 hours per week, with 5 INSET days. We value compassion, teamwork, confidentiality, and a commitment to safeguarding and First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Desirable Child Care qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with physical and emotional needs, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Assist in the use of specialist aids and equipment.
• Help pupils build independence and social skills.
• Prepare classroom resources and create a positive learning environment.
• Accompany pupils on school visits and activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Team player

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Willing to learn

Education

Relevant Child Care Qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary £25949to £ 26016. The position is term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Term

Term Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required

Required (ASAP ).

Hours 32.75 hours a week.

Closing Date 29/01/2027.

Location Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (163 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you have a caring heart and a flexible, can-do attitude? Come and be a valued part of our nurturing and inclusive community at Astley Park School. As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you'll work closely with dedicated teachers and therapists to support children and young people with special educational needs. From helping with classroom organisation to supporting pupils' personal and social development, every day will be rewarding and different.

This role focuses on

• Supporting pupils with physical and emotional needs, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Assisting in the use of specialist aids and equipment.
• Helping pupils build independence and social skills.
• Preparing classroom resources and creating a positive learning environment.
• Accompanying pupils on school visits and activities.

We’re seeking someone who is

• Compassionate, patient, and committed to inclusive education.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible and eager to learn, with an understanding of confidentiality.
• Willing to undertake training in areas such as First Aid and safeguarding.
• Whilst experience and a relevant childcare qualification are desirable, what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and readiness to make a positive impact.

Why join us

• Make a real difference in children's lives every single day.
• Be part of a supportive, friendly team with regular training and development opportunities.
• Work in a school that puts wellbeing, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant Child Care Qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Contact

• Please contact Liz Ascroft - 01257 262227

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.