Teaching Assistant Level 2A

Location Our Lady And St Gerard's RC Primary School, Lostock Hall, Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB
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School website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Summary Teaching Assistant Level 2(a) – Key Stage 1
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and committed team, working primarily within Key Stage 1.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Working under the guidance of the class teacher, the successful candidate will support individuals and groups of pupils with structured learning activities, helping them to make progress academically, socially and personally.

• has experience of working with children, ideally within a KS1 classroom
• has experience of teaching phonics and understands the importance of high-quality phonics provision
• can confidently support children with early reading and writing
• has a good standard of English and mathematics and can use these skills confidently when supporting children's learning
• understands how to support children to remain engaged, develop independence and make good progress
• builds warm, positive and professional relationships with children
• can work effectively as part of a team while also having the confidence to use their own initiative
• is organised, flexible and able to respond positively to the changing needs of children and the school day
• is committed to inclusion and able to support children with differing needs
• has high expectations for children's behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Outdoor Play and Learning - An important part of this post will be supporting pupils during lunchtime welfare and outdoor play.
  We are passionate about giving children opportunities to be active, creative and adventurous outdoors. The successful candidate will therefore be enthusiastic about outdoor play and learning, actively engaging with children and helping them to enjoy positive, purposeful and inclusive playtimes.
  This will include encouraging children to participate, supporting positive relationships, promoting independence and helping to ensure that all pupils feel included, safe and able to enjoy their play.
  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.
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  The closing date is 06/11/2026 at 12 noon

• A good standard of English and mathematics, evident through grades, with the ability to confidently support pupils' learning in both areas.
• A level of knowledge, understanding and competence appropriate to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant role.

• NVQ Level 2, Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2, or another relevant qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Relevant phonics training or professional development.
• Paediatric First Aid/First Aid qualification.
• Training relating to SEND, behaviour, early reading or outdoor learning/play.

• Experience of working with children of primary school age, preferably within KS1.
• Experience of teaching or supporting the teaching of systematic synthetic phonics.
• Experience of supporting children with early reading and writing.
• Experience of supporting children's learning individually and in small groups.
• Experience of establishing positive relationships with children and encouraging independence and positive behaviour

• Recent experience of working within a KS1 classroom.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs.
• Experience of supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Experience of supporting outdoor play and learning, including engaging children positively during lunchtimes/playtimes.

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