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Teaching Assistant 2a x 2 posts

Moorside Community Primary Academy School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA

19 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday - 9am to 3:15pm
Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months (may be extended subject to funding)
Pay scale: NJC Grade 4 SCP 4-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

- have high expectations of learning and behaviour for themselves and others.

- be committed to raising standards.

- provide a nurturing approach to teaching, behaviour and learning.

- be supportive of the distinctive ethos and values of our school.

- lead a range of focused activities that promote learning.

- Work as a team member and report back to supervisors and senior management.

Essential Qualifications:

- NVQ level 2 or above qualification relevant to the post

- GCSE Grade C or above English and Maths or equivalent

Essential Experience:

- Experience working in a classroom environment

Desirable Experience:

- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

-Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

What the school offers its staff

The Governors, staff and pupils are looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, hard working and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join the team at Moorside CP Academy. We are seeking an outstanding teaching assistant who is passionate about learning. You will be highly ambitious for your pupils and ensure they are truly engaged in their learning. You will understand the importance of being accountable for children’s progress. You will work with colleagues to contribute to the development of Moorside pupils as caring young members of the school and wider community.

We can offer: -

Vibrant children who enjoy school and want to reach their fullest potential.

- A committed and forward thinking staff and Governing Body.

- Supportive parents.

- A well resourced and inclusive school.

- Strong support from the Class Teacher and SLT.

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.