LEVEL 2 SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref

202576

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4 SCP 4-6.

Salary

£25185 to £ 25989 pro rata, term time only, 38 weeks per year

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(ASAP to 31/08/2027) .

Hours

30 hours a week.

Closing Date

02/11/2026.

Location

Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW

Tel: 01695 723878

School website: www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

L2A EYFS Teaching Assistant with L3 Wraparound hours

Post at Trinity Primary School, Skelmersdale

Letting our light shine as we live, love and learn, together with Jesus.

Trinity Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant with experience of supporting children with SEND and SEMH to join our wonderful school team, supporting us as we strive to provide all of our pupils with the opportunity to grow and shine.

We are looking for:

• An excellent team player that will join our existing team.

• Someone who loves their job and will go the extra mile.

• A warm and nurturing individual.

• Some one with knowledge of SEND and particularly SEMH.

• Someone that is committed to enabling all children to access their learning environment with a knowledge of supporting children with a range of needs.

• Someone that will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.

• Welfare assistant duties are included within this role.

  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.

  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 02/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent

• GCSE grade c or level 2 equivalent in English and maths

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of supporting children with send

Experience of positive behaviour management strategies

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Trinity School 01695 723878

Proposed Interview Date:

11/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

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 provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.