TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2

Lancashire County Council; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Fixed working days

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in South Ribble, Preston. The role offers flexibility in the morning, supporting multiple year groups and providing consistent help in Year 2 during the afternoon.

The ideal candidate will have proven TA experience, strong communication skills, and a patient, proactive approach to assisting teaching staff and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant in varied year groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to supporting diverse needs of students and educational development.
• Enthusiastic about professional growth and best practices in education.
• Patient and proactive approach to educational support.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible support in mornings across different year groups.
• Assist Year 2 students in the afternoon with activities and classroom management.
• Engage in welfare duties, ensuring student well-being and safety.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement learning strategies.
• Help maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity support

Proactive approach

Job description

Location , PR4

Summary We are seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in South Ribble, Preston. This role offers flexibility in the morning, working with various year groups as needed, and consistent support in Year 2 during the afternoon. It is perfect for someone adaptable and eager to make a positive impact on students' educational experiences.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide flexible support in the mornings across different year groups, depending on the school's daily needs.
• Assist Year 2 students in the afternoon with their educational activities and classroom management.
• Engage in welfare duties, ensuring the well-being and safety of students throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement effective learning strategies and activities.
• Help maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, with the ability to adapt to different educational settings and year groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, and parents.
• A commitment to supporting the diverse needs of students and aiding in their educational development.
• Enthusiastic about professional growth and learning best practices in education.
• A patient and proactive approach to educational support.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary for part-time hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Work-life balance with fixed working days.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

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.

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.