TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Lancashire County Council; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

St Anne's Catholic Primary School in Ormskirk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA3) to join our KS1 team. You will support pupils' learning and development, particularly in phonics, with individuals and small groups.

As part of a caring Catholic school community, you will assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, preparing activities, and creating a positive, stimulating classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development across KS1.
• Deliver phonics support and work with individuals and small groups.
• Assist with SEND pupils and help all pupils progress across the curriculum.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, preparing activities.
• Create a positive, stimulating classroom environment.
• Support the core school day and supervise pupils at breaks and lunchtimes.

Job description

Location Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Aughton Street, Town End, Ormskirk, L39 3LQ (367 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.st-annesrc.lancs.sch.uk Summary We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant (TA3) to join our committed KS1 team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils' learning and development within our caring and inclusive Catholic school community.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Key aspect of the role will be supporting the delivery of phonics, working with individuals and small groups, working with SEND children and helping pupils to make excellent progress across the curriculum. You will also assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, preparing learning activities, and creating a positive and stimulating classroom environment.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive and passionate about helping every child to thrive. The successful candidate will be committed to nurturing children's emotional wellbeing, developing their resilience and confidence, and building positive relationships that enable all pupils to achieve their full potential.
The role includes supporting the core school day, together with additional responsibilities such as supervising pupils during break and lunchtime.
This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of our welcoming Catholic primary school, where Gospel values are at the heart of all we do. We offer a supportive team, enthusiastic children, and a nurturing environment in which both children and staff are encouraged to flourish.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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. Essential Qualifications See job description and person specification
Essential Experience See job description and person specification
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.