TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B 1:1

Lancashire County Council; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Moor End Community Primary School invites applications for a 2B Teaching Assistant working 32.5 hours per week, term-time only. The role focuses on 1:1 or small group support for Year 1 pupils, aiding progress and SEN needs, under supervision of a teacher.

We value a child-centred, reliable and flexible candidate with teamwork, initiative and strong organisational skills to join our dedicated staff.

Qualifications

• TA level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• GCSE English and maths.
• See attached person specification.

Responsibilities

• Implement structured learning activities for classes/groups/individuals.
• Monitor the personal, social and emotional needs of children on EHCP.
• Assist a child who is dysregulated to manage their emotions.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils to promote progress and attainment.
• Assist in devising pupil targets and monitoring/review.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Teamwork

Creativity

Initiative

Organised

Flexible

Education

TA level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English and maths

Job description

Location Oswaldtwistle Moor End Community Primary School, White Ash Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JG (196 on roll)

Tel: [phone]. School website: www.moor-end.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary Teaching Assistant 2B CLASS & SMALL GROUP/1:1 We are seeking an enthusiastic person to work 32.50hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm, in a flexible capacity in school. They will be a 1:1/Small group/SEND Teaching Assistant level 2B, who will predominantly support children in Year 1and move up with them. This is an opportunity to join our strong team of staff here at Moor End and to make a positive contribution to our continued success and progress. The Governing Body of Moor End Community Primary School welcomes applications from a dedicated, experienced, reliable and highly skilled teaching assistant, who has proven experience of working with pupils with social emotional and mental health needs, to complement our existing hardworking and dedicated team.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable person who:

• is friendly with a genuine child-centred approach;
• is hard-working and reliable;
• has great teamwork;
• is creative, has initiative and good organisation skills;
• is flexible and rises to a challenge.

Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher you will:

• Implement structured learning activities for classes/groups/individuals.
• Undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs of children on EHCP.
• Assist in helping a child who is dysregulated manage their emotions.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment.
• Assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.

Applicants are warmly welcome to come and visit the school.

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.

The closing date is 9am on 19/10/2026.

Proposed Interview Date: 23/10/2026

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.

Essential Qualifications

• TA level 2 or equivalent
• GCSE English and maths
• See attached person specification

Desirable Qualifications

• See attached person specification

Essential Experience

• Working with children in a school setting
• See attached person specification

Desirable Experience

• Working with children with SEND
• Experience of Precision Teaching
• See attached person specification