TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2A

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support pupils across learning activities. The role involves working in classes from EYFS to KS2, 1-to-1 and small groups, and may include breakfast, lunchtime and after-school duties.

Training and DBS checks are provided, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The successful candidate will be well-organised, patient and supportive, able to prioritise tasks and report

Qualifications

• Supports children in learning within class, small group or 1-to-1 contexts.
• Must be patient, calm and understanding, with ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to establish positive relationships and report progress to the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils to complete structured learning activities.
• Support behaviour, personal and social development including for SEN/bilingual pupils.
• Cover duties as required (breakfast/lunch/after-school) and work across EYFS to KS2 where needed.

Skills

Patience

Organised

Teamwork

Positive relations with pupils

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 training

Job description

Location St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP (75 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.stedmundswestlancs.co.uk

Summary We are a small school in Skelmersdale that serves the area of New Church Farm. Our children are wonderful and love to learn.

We are looking for a special person who will support children in their learning within a class, small group or 1 to 1 basis in terms of academic, behaviour, personal and social development, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs. To establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. The role would be to ensure pupils remain on task and to report progress to the teacher. All applicants should be well organised and have the ability to prioritise their workload. They must be patient, calm and understanding yet understand the importance of their professional role.

The post is between 20 -24 hours. The candidate needs to be prepared to work between the hours of 8.00 and 5.30. They could be covering breakfast club, afterschool club, lunchtime duty and classes depending on the requirements at that time. The candidate may work in a variety of classes from EYFS to KS2. The contract will be for one academic year in the first instance.

We would provide the successful candidate with the relevant training required in relation to the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2. We offer a small school family which helps and supports each other including a strong governing body.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Candidates are invited to talk to the headteacher about the post and visits to the school are welcomed. Please email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 25th September 2026 12 NOON

Shortlisting date: W/B: 25.9.26

Interview date: W/B: 5.10.26

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. 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.