Teaching Assistant 2B

Gillibrand Primary School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2PJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 July 2025 at 5pm

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25182.92 - 27268.66 FTE

Teaching Assistant 2B job summary

We are seeking a hardworking, dedicated individual to join our specialist SEN provision, known as Acorns Class. This mixed-age class, spanning Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, follows a carefully structured daily timetable tailored to meet the individual needs outlined in pupils’ EHCPs. The timetable includes sensory circuits, speech and language interventions, and occupational therapy programmes. Pupils in Acorns Class have high levels of need, so we are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing, and passionate about SEND. You will work under the direction of the class teacher to deliver 1:1 and small group lessons based on the National Curriculum. Additionally, you will support the class teacher in assessing and reporting on pupils' progress and attainment outcomes. The successful candidate will be part of a small, supportive team and must demonstrate strong behaviour management, good initiative, and a commitment to helping every child thrive.

In addition to this role, there is also an opportunity to work in our After School Club, details of which can be discussed at interview.

We would warmly welcome and encourage candidates to come and visit our warm, friendly, and nurturing school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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 Gillibrand Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gillibrand-primary-school

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