Teaching Assistant Level 2b

Ashton Community Science College; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashton Community Science College in Preston is expanding its learning support team. The role is paid on Grade 5, 31.67 hours per week, term-time plus two days, with a full-time equivalent salary of £26,847–£29,071 and pro-rata £19,633–£21,259.

The successful candidate will support students with SEND, work across key areas, and contribute to high standards and safeguarding commitments. Interviews mid-October after closing 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with secondary age children in education, health or social services
• Excellent communication skills with families, carers and students
• Knowledge of procedures, practices and techniques for behaviour management
• Absolute commitment to achieving the highest standards

Responsibilities

• Support learning across SEND provision and mainstream classes
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Liaise with families and carers to support student progress
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils and school community

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Experience with secondary age students

Excellent communication with families

Commitment to safeguarding and high

Job description

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026, 9.00am

Interview Date: 12 October 2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 12th October.

“Ashton Community Science College is a Good School”. (Ofsted 2023)

We are looking for dedicated, skilled and ambitious professionals to join our learning support department as we expand our team within school. The post is paid on Grade 5, for 31.67 hours per week, term-time plus two days. The FTE salary is £26,847 - £29,071, pro-rata £19,633 - £21,259.

Our SEND provision has 4 key elements, and we anticipate successful candidates potentially working across all areas.

• (1) Mainstream provision for students with EHCP or identified SEN needs
• (2) Unit for SLCN students
• (4) BUDi facility for students who require additional support as they move towards being more secondary school ready.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference; to take a role in supporting the learning of students with special educational needs so they can participate fully and positively in learning and school life. Some of these students will have Education Health Care Plans, whilst others will have needs identified by school.

Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated professional who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners. If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.

The successful candidate will have:

• A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications
• Previous experience of working with secondary age children in education, health or social services
• Excellent communication skills with families, carers and students
• Knowledge of procedures, practices and techniques for behaviour management
• Experience of supporting students in building self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience as learners.
• An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line checks will be carried out on short-listed candidates.

Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.