TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B & LUNCHTIME WELFARE

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School in Buckshaw Village seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 2B to support children’s learning.

This fixed-term post is part-time (28.75 hours plus 2.5 hours welfare), Grade 5, Foundation Living Wage, with pro rata pay. Applicants should have NVQ2 and English/Maths at Level 2, and classroom experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification for the post.
• Level 2 in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• Experience working in a classroom environment (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning within the school.
• Reinforce high standards across the curriculum.
• Communicate well and build positive relationships with the school community.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 English/Literacy

Level 2 Mathematics/Numeracy

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B & LUNCHTIME WELFARE

Ref

Ref 184494L

Number of Posts

Number of Posts 1

Grade

Grade TA2B GRADE 5, WELFARE 001(FLW).

Location Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ (628 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.trinitybuckshaw.lancs.sch.uk

Summary We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistantto support children's learning within our school.We are seeking someone who is knowledgeable, hardworking, enthusiastic and caring. You will reinforce the high standards across the whole curriculum and be supportive of the distinctive Christian ethos of a church school.

Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School opened in September 2010 and became a 3FE school over two sites in September 2017. We need a team player, who must also have the ability to communicate well and build positive relationships with all in the school community.We offer you asuperbly resourced school, the support of an experienced School Leadership Team, on site parking andthe opportunity to work with a fantastic staff team and with brilliant children! All within a Christian environment where we live ‘Life in all its Fullness’.

Please see our website for further information or see our Instagram page @trinitycemethodistprimary to see us in action!

This post is a fixed term contract for a year with a possibility to becoming permanent. TA2B - 28.75hours per week, Grade 5. Welfare - 2.5 hours per week, Foundation Living Wage. This position is part time, term time + 5 inset days (TA2B). The salary quoted is full time equivalent of the TA2B role. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

This vacancy is closing at 12 noon on 7th Oct 2026.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalentqualification appropriate to the post
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid/First Aid certificate

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in aclassroom environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour/SEN Knowledge of the curriculum

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.

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.