Sen Teaching Assistant

Location Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP
(103 on roll).

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Summary Whitechapel Primary School is a popular, rural, school that prides itself on its strong, social caring ethos. The school is located close to Inglewhite, and has extensive grounds enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities. As a result, children travel from surrounding areas and further afield to attend our successful school. The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint part‑time teaching assistant to join our team and support a child in Reception with special educational needs.

We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual to provide 1:1 support for a reception child during lunchtimes and afternoons. The role will involve supporting the child to successfully integrate into the dining hall, encouraging positive interactions with peers, and facilitating interactive play opportunities  the afternoon, the successful candidate will support the child to access the EYFS curriculum and deliver individual and group teaching activities designed to develop listening, attention and participation skills, including approaches such as Bucket Time.

Our learner is happy and active, enjoys learning and responds well to engaging, practical activities. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference to their confidence, communication and overall school experience in this very important first year in education.

This is an ideal opportunity for those interested in education and wanting to make a difference in the lives of individual children. Training will be provided throughout your time at school, and you will be closely supported by both the class teacher and SENCO. Our teaching assistants play a vital role in the educational, personal and social development of our children.

It is important that the successful candidate is friendly, hard‑working and adaptable. In addition, we are looking for someone who can use their own initiative and are excited to join our small and dedicated team.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a kind, positive and reassuring adult for all children at school
• Be dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their academic, physical, social and emotional goals
• Have a willingness to undertake personal care needs
• Establish supportive and constructive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Support learning in 1:1 and small group situations
• Be committed to whole‑school life and be willing to support extra‑curricular activities and school events if required
• Complete relevant training for the role and engage in continuous professional development

This position is a fixed‑term contract that will end on 31st August 2027. It is term‑time only and the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Working Hours:

Monday–Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm

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.

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.

The closing date is 09/11/2026 at 12 noon

• English and Maths GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• A level of knowledge, understanding and competence appropriate to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant role.

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

• Exper…