EYFS / KS2 Teaching Assistant

Northbrook Primary Academy, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,459.00 - £19,048.00 Annually (Actual) £25,185 - £25,989 FTE

EYFS / KS2 Teaching Assistant job summary

At an exciting time in the School’s and Trust’s journey, we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a

Teaching Assistant to join our caring and ambitious staff team here at Northbrook Primary Academy.

All of our staff are ambitious for our children and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best

education possible, in a calm and nurturing environment. We are leaving no stone unturned to raise standards

across our school, as we strive to provide our pupils with the experiences and outcomes that they deserve.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with children, who has a commitment to ensure that

all children make the best possible progress in their academic, social and independent skills. Our core aim is to

provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence which are necessary to enable them to

make informed choices for themselves. The children experience a wide range of learning opportunities that are

intended to develop them academically and personally.

Why you?

You can work as part of a team and have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator

You have a good understanding of the EYFS / KS1 curriculum

You can develop positive relationships with children who need additional support in the classroom

There are 2 positions which are part time, permanent and term time only plus INSET days;

1 x 17.5 hours and 1 x 22.5 hours, both starting at 8.30am.

Please read our job advert pack attached for more information.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northbrook Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Northbrook Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northbrook-primary-academy

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