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Learning coach (teaching assistant 2a)

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PB

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Vacancy Details: 30.83hrs per week from 7.25am until 3.20pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.45 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Learning coach (teaching assistant 2a)

Are you passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and achieve their potential? Would you like to work alongside a dedicated and experienced team in a supportive school environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in supporting pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.

Vacancy Details

• Hours: 30.83 hours per week
• Working Pattern: 7:25am – 3:20pm

Essential Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children or young people is desirable.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and development.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Someone who could potentially work in any area of our school (from 2 years to 11 years old)

Key Responsibilities

Under direction, you will:

• Support the supervision and care of pupils, including those with special educational needs.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment.
• Engage children in purposeful play and physical activities.
• Support pupils with their personal, social and emotional development.
• Supervise and interact positively with pupils, encouraging good behaviour and positive social skills.
• Assist in creating an environment where effective learning can take place.
• Work in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to children's lives every day.
• A caring school environment committed to helping every child succeed.
• a unique role which would allow the candidate to gain experience across school.

If you are enthusiastic about helping children thrive and would like to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Janet Williams (school office manager) on 01995 603454 or by e-mailing: office@garstang-st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant 2 JD 2026.pdf - 165 KB (opens in new tab)

About Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@garstang-st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01995 603454
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/garstang-st-thomas-church-of-england-primary-school

Garstang St Thomas Church of England Primary School

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