Teaching Assistant 2; B

Salary £13.92 an hour £26847

Term time only. Salary shown full time equivalent

Location Longton Primary School, School Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA
(214 on roll)

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Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive team at Longton Primary and Nursery School as a Level 2b Early Years Educator. Our nursery provides a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and grow in confidence. Working alongside our experienced Nursery Leader, you will support the care, learning and development of our nursery children and help provide engaging experiences that meet their individual needs.

The role will also include working in our after-school club, supporting children up to Year 1 who remain in school until collected by their families. You will help provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment, supporting activities, positive behaviour and children's wellbeing. When required, the successful candidate may also support children in other classrooms across the school.

• Passionate about working with young children.
• Caring, patient and nurturing.
• Enthusiastic and reliable, with a positive can‑do attitude.
• Able to support children's learning, development and independence.
• Committed to inclusion and supporting individual needs.
• Confident in promoting positive behaviour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

At Longton, we are a supportive team with a positive outlook. We are committed to creating a joyful, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.50am–4.50pm, term time only.

This is a permanent position, subject to the Local Authority probationary period. The role offers the opportunity to work across both early years and wraparound care and become an important member of our school team.

Salary:
Please note that the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and the actual salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis for term‑time working.

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.

• A relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised for work within an early years setting.
• Functional Skills/GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics, or willingness to work towards these where applicable.

• Paediatric First Aid.
• Food Hygiene qualification.
• Safeguarding training.

• Experience of working with or caring for children in an early years or childcare setting.
• Experience of supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of keeping children safe.

• Experience of working within a school nursery, preschool or early years setting.
• Experience of supporting an after‑school club or wraparound care.
• Experience of planning or supporting children's activities.
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs.

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…