Teaching Assistant 2B X

Overview

Location:

Lostock Hall Community Primary School, Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5AS

We are a large two‑form‑entry primary school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, part of the Embrace Teaching School Hub and Axia Learning Alliance. We are seeking two Teaching Assistants for Early Years & KS1.

• Support the class teacher in whole‑class settings and deliver intervention sessions to groups of children.
• Implement learning activities for individuals and groups, including those with SEND.
• Monitor pupil progress and give feedback to the class teacher.
• Establish supportive relationships with staff and pupils.
• Provide one‑to‑one support for children with additional needs.
• Deliver daily lunchtime supervision, first aid, and playground supervision.
• Work in a friendly team and commit to professional development.

31 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30‑3:20 (30 min lunch).

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

• First‑Aid certificate.

• Experience caring for Early Years & Key Stage 1 children.
• Experience working in a classroom environment.
• Experience covering the class in the teacher’s absence.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.

• Experience with administrative work.
• Experience managing pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Experience delivering intervention sessions to groups.
• Experience with de‑escalation strategies and restrictive intervention.
• Experience working with KS2 children.

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

We are a Disability Confident employer; disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Successful candidates will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information will be handled confidentially.

Tel: 01772 338289

12 noon 04/09/2026.