Teaching Assistant Level 2

Strike Lane Primary School; Preston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Strike Lane Primary School invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant (27.5 hours per week). The role supports children in the classroom and across the school, with a daily 30-minute lunchtime duty under a separate contract.

We are committed to high standards and a calm, nurturing environment where colleagues help pupils make progress in their academic and social skills. We value motivated, enthusiastic practitioners who want to contribute to our exciting journey and benefit from

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom and throughout the school.
• Take a 30-minute lunchtime duty each day under a separate lunchtime assistant contract.
• Contribute to ensuring children make progress in academic, social and independent skills.

Job description

A truly exciting opportunity has arisen at Strike Lane Primary School, to join us in the role of Teaching Assistant. Our school is on a journey of continuous improvement and we are keen to recruit individuals who are passionate about supporting our children to learn, who have a commitment to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in their academic, social and independent skills.

The role will involve supporting our children in the classroom and throughout the school. You will also be required to do a 30 minute lunchtime duty each day under a separate lunchtime assistant contract.

All of our staff are ambitious for our young people and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best education possible, in a calm and nurturing environment. We are leaving no stone unturned to raise standards across our school, as we strive to provide our pupils with the experiences and outcomes that they deserve. We welcome applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioners who are eager to be a part of our exciting journey.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Why join us?

• A truly supportive and encouraging team of dedicated staff and a People Strategy that focuses on realising our colleague’s potential and being an ‘employer of choice’
• A comprehensive CPD offer for all our colleagues to really support your professional development
• Access to a brilliant Learning Management System and flexibility around CPD to allow you to learn at your own pace
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 24/7 access to an exceptional employee wellbeing package offering counselling, physiotherapy, private GP services and much more
• Encouragement of further and continued professional development
• Full and continued support from specialist staff within the Endeavour Learning Trust central team
• Term time only employment which supports long holidays
• 50% off Endeavour Children’s Holiday Camp
• Access to employee benefits, lifestyle savings, a cycle to work scheme, the Blue Light Card with thousands of discounts and savings on big brands!

This role is part time (27.5 hours per week), permanent and term time only plus inset days. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30 with a 30 minute lunch

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.