Teaching Assistant 2B

Location Brindle St James' Church Of England Primary School, Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8NH
(66 on roll)

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School website: www.b

Summary At Brindle St James' CE Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our school community.

Nestled within the beautiful Lancashire countryside, our small and welcoming school offers a unique environment where every child is known, valued and celebrated as an individual.

We are fortunate to enjoy the support of our families and wider community, creating strong partnerships that help our children thrive.

We are based in Chorley and are close to Hoghton, Clayton Le Woods, Whittle Le Woods and Bamber Bridge.

Our dedicated and hardworking staff share a common commitment to ensuring that Brindle St James' feels like a true family school.

We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected and cared for.

Staff wellbeing is important to us, and our Headteacher is passionate about supporting every member of the team to flourish both professionally and personally.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 2B to join our caring and supportive team.

The successful candidate will initially be based within our mixed-age classroom comprising Pre-School, Reception and Year 1 pupils.

The role will also include supporting children during break times and lunchtimes.

• Has a good understanding of phonics and early years practice.
• Is nurturing, patient and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Is proactive and able to use their initiative effectively.
• Works positively as part of a team and contributes to the wider life of the school.
• Demonstrates excellent reliability, professionalism and a strong attendance record.
• Builds positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Shares our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for all pupils.

• 7.5 hours per week term time only
• Thursday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

We warmly invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand what makes Brindle St James' such a special place to work.

A visit to school can be arranged for:

• 9:15am on 11th November

To arrange a visit, please contact:

• Mrs Smith, School Administrator
• h.smith@b

If you are passionate about supporting young children, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and would like to join a school where relationships, care and community are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

Brindle St James' CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appropriate safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful applicant.

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 19/11/2026 at 12 noon

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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