TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 + SEND SUPPORT

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's Ribbleton Avenue Infant School in Preston is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEND Support for Autumn term 2026, on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role is part-time, term-time only, with full-time equivalent salary pro-rated accordingly.

You will work closely with Classroom Teachers to support learning activities, manage behaviour, liaise with families, and monitor pupil progress.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above in Teaching Assistant or Childcare (or equivalent).
• Desirable: First Aid.
• Desirable: Safeguarding.
• Experience of working with EYFS and KS1 children.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Work with Classroom Teachers to secure outstanding education and learning experiences.
• Assist with behaviour management and recording pupil progress.
• Deliver high-quality care, support programmes, interventions and therapies as needed.
• Liaise with families to support learning.

Education

NVQ level 2 or above in Teaching Assistant, Childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEND Support

Location: Ribbleton Avenue Infant School, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU (226 on roll).

Tel: [phone]. School website: www.ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk.

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join us as part of our team in Autumn term 2026. The successful candidate will work on a full-time basis on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027 (reviewed based on business needs and budget considerations). The position is part-time, term-time only; the salary quoted is full-time equivalent and will be paid pro-rata.

Our Teaching Assistants make a real difference to the lives of our children by providing high-quality care and exceptional support for learning activities. They work closely with Classroom Teachers to secure an outstanding education and learning experience, assisting with behaviour management, learning activities, liaising with families and recording pupil progress. They also deliver high-quality care, support programmes, interventions and therapies (including feeding, intimate care, physical health and behaviour), ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing needs of children are met, enabling learning.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above in Teaching Assistant, Childcare – appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid
• Safeguarding

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age – EYFS and KS1.
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and those with SEND.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of administrative work.
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities.

Admissions and Safety Policy

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 that CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Contact

Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].