TA2B

Location Rivington Foundation Primary School, Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7SE
(107 on roll)

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Summary TA2B (Plus Welfare, After school Club Supervisor, HLTA hours)

Rivington Foundation Primary School is a small ruralprimary school located in the village of Rivington, surrounded by beautiful Lancashire Countryside. The Staff and Governors are seeking seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and committed team. Within this position there will be an additional 5 hours of Welfare duty FLW ( pro rata,term time only) and also 3 hours HLTA (Grade 7, pro rata, term time only) Wraparound Care assistant 2.5 hours per week, (Friday) Pro Rata, Term Time only).

This will be on a Fixed Term Contract in the first instance.

The role primarily involves working within a class under the general supervision and direction of the class teacher. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to deliver interventions to small groups of children. Interventions may also include, 1 to 1 for those children who require additional support, as stated on their EHCP. Ideally the candidate will have a proven track record working with children with SEND/ADHD.

The role also includes 1 hour each day covering welfare duties, two and a half hours a week in the After school Club (Friday) and HLTA duties for three hours per week, this includes an hour for planning and preparation and 2 hours teaching. The successful candidate will display high levels of professionalism and commitment and will be part of a strong and supportive team.

We are looking for someone who is committed to securing high standards of teaching and learning, has strong behaviour management, is able to follow policies to ensure consistency across school and is passionate about making a difference to all the pupils at Rivington.

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.

The closing date is 09/11/2026 at 12 noon

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification - Appropriate to the post.
• Level 2 equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

• First Aid
• HLTA/ Cover supervisor

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsand ability to relate well with children
• Passionate about helping children learn, grow and succeed
• Leading intervention groups in reading (including phonics), writing and mathematics
• High expectations of Behaviour for Learning
• Is flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Experience of working with children with social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Experience of working at HLTA level

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  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.

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