Teaching Assistant Level 2A

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Willows Catholic Primary School in Preston is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2A to join our caring Catholic community. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Leadership Team, Year Group Leader and Class Teacher to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

We value a positive, flexible and self-motivated approach and expect excellent communication with staff, parents and parish. The post reflects our ethos and commitment to safeguarding and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community.
• Will be an excellent, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated member of our staff.
• Has a positive outlook and is keen to contribute to the success of our school.
• Has excellent communication skills.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2 at The Willows Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a committed and energetic person to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Level 2A. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the guidance of the Leadership Team, Year Group Leader and Class Teacher.

The Willows Catholic Primary School is part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT). We pride ourselves on our Catholic ethos and the high-quality pastoral support, care and guidance we offer our pupils. We are a creative and musical school with motivated and dedicated staff and happy, well-behaved children who strive to live up to our mission, ‘God loves me. God loves everyone.’

We work as a team to ensure home, school and parish provide the best possible care and education for all our children. We encourage our staff and pupils to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives as children of God. We have an active PTFA; supportive parents and Local Governing Board and we particularly value our close links with the parish and local community.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community.
• Will be an excellent, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated member of our staff.
• Has a positive outlook and is keen to contribute to the success of our school.
• Has excellent communication skills.

In return we can offer:

• a caring Catholic family school where everyone is valued and supported.
• a friendly team of dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff who are committed to enabling all child to achieve.
• excellent support from parents, governors and parish.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026- midday

Interview date: Friday 6th November 2026

Post Details

• Grade: Lancashire Pay Grade 4, scale point range 4 - 6
• Salary: £26,016.00 to £26,847.00 (paid pro-rata)
• Hours: 30.83 per week, term time only
• Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
• Required: As soon as possible