TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free counselling

24/7 GP access

Financial and wellbeing coaching

Menopause and nurse support

Stress coaching and physiotherapy

Monthly staff breakfasts

Weekly staff wellbeing treats

Job summary

St Cecilia's RC High School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2(B) (30 hours per week). The post, based in Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, offers a salary between £17,929 and £20,034 and a pattern of Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm, term time only.

The successful candidate will work under the SENDCO to support in-class and extracurricular activities. We value candidates who are confident with children, friendly, team-spirited, with excellent communication skills and sensitivity

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
• Experience of Administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of in-class and extra-curricular activities under supervision.
• Work under the direction of the Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO.

Skills

Confident around children

Friendly and approachable

Solid team player

Excellent communication

Ability to work with children andfamil

Education

NVQ level 2 or above

Level 2 English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy

Job description

Location St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA (582 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.st-cecilias.co.uk

Summary Teaching Assistant Level 2(B) - 30 hours per week

Actual salary between £17,929 to £20,034

Working Pattern - Monday to Friday - 8:45am to 3:15pm. Term Time Only

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St Cecilia's RC High School, an outstanding and popular oversubscribed school.

Due to an increase in pupil numbers and building expansion we are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will work under the direction of the Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO to support a variety of in-class and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident around children
• Friendly and approachable
• A solid team player
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way

The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school across all year groups, with a strong reputation for excellence, care, and community.

During our most recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025), the school was judged Outstanding for Personal Development. Inspectors commented:

"Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They enjoy the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them well. Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. They are happy here."

We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential counselling
• 24/7 GP access
• Financial and wellbeing coaching
• Menopause and nurse support
• Stress coaching and physiotherapy
• Monthly staff breakfasts
• Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit

St Cecilia's is more than a workplace. It is a community built on care, professionalism, faith and mutual respect - a place where staff feel valued, supported and proud to belong.

Please take time to look at our school website www.st-cecilias.co.uk

If you would like to visit school, in fact we encourage you to visit our outstanding school, please contact Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to: [e-mail] who will arrange a visit with the SENDCO Miss Hughes

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.

The closing date is 29/10/2026 at 12 noon

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of Administrative work

Proposed Interview Date: 04/11/2026

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.