TEACHING ASSISTANT 2a

Balshaw Lane Primary is a happy school where personal development and positive relationships are at the heart. We have wonderful staff and supportive governors and trustees.

We wish to appoint a part time teaching assistant to support our Early Years classroom teaching and organisation, and to help support any children with additional needs. The TA will be based within our Early years classroom working under the guidance of the class teacher to help ensure a calm, happy working environment where children flourish. Experience of working with Early Years children and the curriculum will be a benefit.

The role is part-time, working 8.55am-3.20pm.for 4 days and 8.55am to 12.00pm for 1 day dependant on the teachers PPA day. The contract will be for 38 weeks, term time, and will be temporary for one year initially. There may also be an opportunity to carry out TA3/HLTA cover for an additional afternoon dependant on qualifications.

We are an Good school with outstanding personal development (April 2025), as judged by Ofsted.

We require our TAs to be hard-working, hands-on, able to use initiative independently and with excellent attendance. You will be involved in the daily practicalities of the classroom, including relating to medical and hygiene needs or supporting children with SEN. Training will be provided for first aid, any medical or SEN needs. A friendly, positive attitude will enable you to fit into our team. 

Essential:

●       Have the ability and experience to work at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 TA

●       Ability to speak and write in Standard English

Desirable:

GCSE maths and English Grade C or above

Experience of supporting teaching and learning in the primary classroom

and/or

Experience of working within an Early Years setting/class

Proposed interview date:

Wednesday 17th September 2025

Interviews will be in school.

Safeguarding

At Balshaw Lane Primary, we take safeguarding very seriously. We will check your application form and references closely. The successful candidate will need DBS clearance before taking up the post.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, 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.