TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Larches High School in Preston is seeking a Teaching Assistant with Level 2 numeracy and literacy to support pupils across core and creative subjects within a Pupil Referral Unit / Medical school setting. The role requires resilience, effective communication with pupils and carers, and collaborative planning with teaching staff.

Term-time only plus one week, 32.5 hours per week, with pro-rata salary. DBS disclosure will be required; visits with the Headteacher are welcome.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy are essential.
• Certificates for the above must be brought to the interview.
• Level 3 in relevant subject is desirable (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to plan, deliver and evaluate curriculum for pupils and differentiate content.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Support behaviour, deliver interventions and build relationships with pupils, parents and carers.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Education

Level 2 Numeracy

Level 2 Literacy

Level 3 in relevant subject

Job description

Location Larches High School, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AA (124 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Summary Do you want to make a difference in your work?

Do you enjoy a challenge?

Do you have a passion for improving the life chances, opportunities and outcomes of young people?

Larches High School is a Pupil Referral Unit / Medical school based in the centre of Preston and the Governors are looking to recruit a TA3 to join our successful team in core and creative subjects as well as the nurture provision.

Larches High School delivers education provision for up to 125 children from the Preston area currently not in mainstream education. The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the teaching staff in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum for pupils and to differentiate curriculum content according to the needs of pupils.

You will also be required to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher, support behaviour, deliver interventions and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.

The successful candidate will be resilient, flexible and confident working in a busy environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants from the primary and secondary sectors who have a passion for working with pupils and want to make a difference.

Visits to the school or further discussion about the role with the Headteacher are welcomed.

This post is term time only plus one week.

Closing date : 1pm 6th October2026

Interviews to take place 13th October 2026

This position is part time 32.5 hours per week, term time +1 week.

Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 Numeracy
• Level 2 Literacy
• Certificates for the above must be brought to the interview

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 in relevant subject (or working towards)

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Administrative tasks
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact: Mrs Mitchell, Headteacher, 01772 792412

Proposed Interview Date: 13/10/2026

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.