Teaching Assistant Level 2B

Location:

St Cecilia’s Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA
(582 on roll). Tel:  School website:

Position:
Teaching Assistant Level 2B – 30 hours per week.

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join an outstanding and popular oversubscribed school. Due to an increase in pupil numbers and building expansion, we are recruiting a Teaching Assistant who will work under the direction of the Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO to support a variety of in‑class and extra‑curricular activities.

• Confident around children
• Friendly and approachable
• A solid team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• Planning and organisational IT skills

• Free, confidential counselling
• Financial and wellbeing coaching
• Menopause and nurse support
• 24/7 GP access
• Stress coaching and physiotherapy
• Monthly staff breakfasts
• Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit

Closing date: 24/06/2026 at 12 noon.

Interview date: w/c 29/06/2026.

Part‑time, term‑time only. Salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Online search will be carried out as part of due diligence. CVs are not accepted; please complete the application form attached.

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation:
The post 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 will be dealt with confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or request a copy.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We only consider applications from candidates legally entitled to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion, contact Barbara Clarke –  or via email at