Teaching Assistant 2B
St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1RB13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm. Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £13.05 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Support for Pupils
− Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher to implement structured learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils.
− To undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
− To develop positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment.
− To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
− Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
− To implement specific programmes with individual pupils or groups appropriate to the developmental needs of individual children throughout different curriculum areas.
− To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning.
− To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.
Support for the Teacher
− To monitor and record pupil progress and developmental needs.
− To produce relevant classroom resources.
− To undertake classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records. − To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
− To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.
− To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
− To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
− To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience.
− To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
− Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils work
Support for the School
− To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
− To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies.
− To work within school policies and procedures.
− To attend staff training as appropriate.
− To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.
− To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school work.
What the school offers its staff
- We will offer you:
- A caring school family with a strong Catholic character.
- Happy, enthusiastic and confident children who are keen to learn and are very proud of their school.
- A friendly and committed team of staff and governors, who have the highest aspiration for all our children.
- Good CPD opportunities
- Positive partnerships with our families, parish, trust and wider community.
Further details about the role
Shortlisting- 2nd July
Interview- 4th July
Interview Task: Phonics Lesson Delivery
As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to plan and deliver a 20-minute phonics lesson for a small group of five children working at Phase 4.
The lesson should be engaging, appropriately pitched for Phase 4 learners, and demonstrate effective phonics teaching strategies. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of activities that support blending, segmenting, and recognition of adjacent consonants, as well as reading and writing simple words and sentences.
An interactive screen will be available, but candidates may bring their own materials if they wish.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to larchibald@st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- larchibald@st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01995 603023
St Mary & St Michael's is a Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi- academy Trust (MECMAT) and an important part of the parish community. The school itself, on the southern edge of the town, is by the River Wyre looking out towards Greenhalgh Castle and the Bowland Fells.
Our Mission Statement
By living our values - we shine!
At St Mary & St Michael’s we welcome all.
We accept and celebrate uniqueness through love, care and compassion, serving all God’s family.
We respect each other and our aspirations.
We nurture our faith and have the courage to forgive.
We give everyone the opportunity to shine by working together in the warmth of our school community.
We create a love for learning to allow us to achieve our dreams.
Our Values
We have high aspirations for all and are proud of our achievements. At the heart of all teaching and learning are the St Mary & St Michael’s Values ('Our Blue Badges and Jumpers')of Uniqueness, Service, Care & Compassion, Acceptance, Respect and Forgiveness.
Our Philosophy of Education
In our caring environment, love of God and respect for each other is central to our philosophy. We aim to provide a stimulating and enthusiastic approach so that the children achieve their academic potential through a positive approach to learning. Our school is open to all denominations.
At St Mary & St Michael’s, we are a happy, caring, and faith-filled school community where everyone is encouraged to shine.
What we can offer:
Pupils who are enthusiastic, who enjoy taking responsibility and are excited about learning and school life.
The opportunity to lead a well-established staff team
A forward-thinking, experienced Governing Body who will encourage and support you as you lead the school in your own way.
A wonderful physical learning environment, with the benefit of a large outdoor learning area.
A PTA with a longstanding reputation of going above-and-beyond to provide opportunities for our pupils.
Arranging a visit to St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email larchibald@st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk.
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