TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Friendly and supportive environment

Morning hours

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join Lancaster School, supporting Year 6 students with SATS interventions in Maths and English.

The role focuses on creating engaging activities, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teachers and parents, with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Maths and English.
• Experience in educational support is preferred.
• Strong communication with teachers, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted Maths and English support to Year 6 students to prepare them for SATS.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to tailor interventions for individual needs.
• Assist in creating engaging educational activities and monitor students' progress.

Skills

Maths knowledge

English literacy

Engaging learners

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or related field

Job description

Location , LA1

Summary We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team at Lancaster School. This role involves supporting Year 6 students with their SATS interventions, focusing on enhancing their Maths and English skills. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a supportive educational environment and is committed to helping students achieve their best.

Day-to-day of the role

• Provide targeted support in Maths and English to Year 6 students to prepare them for their SATS.
• Work closely with the teaching staff to identify areas where students require additional help and tailor interventions accordingly.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of engaging educational activities that enhance learning and retention.
• Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as necessary.
• Maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere that promotes learning and development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Maths and English, ideally with experience in a similar educational support role.
• Ability to engage and inspire young learners.
• Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• A proactive and patient approach to student learning and development.
• Relevant qualifications in education or a related field are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journey.
• Work hours that allow for a balanced personal life, operating only during morning hours Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. 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.

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.