Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location:

Our Lady And All Saints Catholic Primary School, Brandreth Drive, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7HD
(105 on roll)

Tel:

School website: www.o

Summary:

The governors of Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years provision for children aged 2-5. The role involves working across our Nursery and Reception classes and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs as part of our hardworking, dedicated team.

Our school is set in the small rural village of Parbold in West Lancashire. We are well known locally for being a very friendly, inclusive school and are keen to maintain this reputation. As we are a small school, our staff are acutely aware of each child’s strengths, talents and needs. We are recognised in the local authority as a high performing school;

in both our most recent Ofsted and Archdiocesan inspections, we were graded outstanding. At Our Lady and All Saints, we have high expectations of all and strive for excellence in all we do; aiming to develop every child to the best of their ability.

• Has experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Is willing to strongly commit to our Christian ethos
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Prioritises children’s learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with parents and our wider school family
• Is an inspirational and motivational practitioner who believes in our vision and is totally committed to raising standards, while making learning fun and creative for all
• Is a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility and co‑operation
• Is a reflective practitioner who is open to new ideas
• Has a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour

• See desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)
• Paediatric First Aid

• Experience of working with or caring for children in Early Years
• Experience of working in an Early Years’ environment

• Experience of working with or caring for children of primary school age
• Experience of administrative work
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs

• Exceptionally well‑behaved children who love to learn and strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of their education
• A friendly, professional, committed and supportive team of staff and governors
• A warm and caring school family which includes our school dog, Buddy
• A hardworking and forward‑thinking school with a culture of high expectations

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

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.

The closing date is 9am on 03/07/2026.

For an informal discussion please contact. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit school. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Andrews – School Bursar – on

Address:
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@o

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