TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref

202622

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4.

Salary

£26016 to £ 26847

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(ASAP to 20th July 2027) .

Hours

31.25 hours a week.

Closing Date

06/11/2026.

Location

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Brooke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0LB (162 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262659

School website: sacredheartchorley.net/

Summary

The Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a dual role as a Teaching Assistant (5 days a week) with the added option to do HLTA hours delivering PPA.

This is a school-based TA role working within Key Stage 2 to support high-quality learning, development and care for our pupils. The successful candidate will work as part of our Key Stage 2 team, contributing to a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

Role Overview

You will support children within Key Stage 2, lunchtime hall & playground support 8.45am – 3.30pm (31.25 hours per week).

Within this there will be the option subject to HLTA qualifications and experience to deliver 8.25 HLTA / PPA a week.

The contractable hours will be 31.25 hours per week and within this 8.25 HLTA hours delivering PPA.

This role is an exciting role covering all duties as outlined in the Teaching Assistant

The position is term time only, part time, and if successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. This is a fixed term position until 20th July 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a proven track record of work in a primary school setting and with KS2 experience.

• Is motivated, patient, caring and considerate committed to children’s wellbeing.

• Has excellent communication skills, is flexible and proactive in approach.

• Enjoys contributing to a collaborative team.

• Is able to build warm, nurturing, relationships with children and have high expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour;

• Has knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, and able to plan, and implement the curriculum alongside the class teacher.

• Can undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of the children.

• Is willing to engage in the wider aspects of school life.

• Be committed to supporting the school’s Catholic ethos and values.

  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

Essential Qualifications

• English & Maths Grade A* - C at GCSE or O Levels / CSE (equivalent to A* - C GCSE)

• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid certificate

• Teaching Assistant or HLTA Qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children and ability to relate well to children

• Experience of leading teaching and learning throughout KS2

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Good communication skills

• Ability to relate well to parents/carers

• Ability to supervise and assist pupils

• Organisational skills

• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

• Experience of working in KS2

Desirable Experience

• See person specification

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Hayley Bamford in the school office on 01257 262659 if you have any further questions , Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

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.