Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Penwortham Priory Academy, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday term time only plus INSET / 31 hours per week (8.30am-3.10pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary, pending a funding review - 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 5 (SCP 6-11) £25,989 - £28,142 / Pro rata £18,896 - £20,461 (pay award pending)

What skills and experience we're looking for

TA2 – Experience

(Desired but not essential)

• Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working with children with ADHD / ASD

Qualifications

(Desired but not essential – opportunity to gain TA qualification once in post))

• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
• First aid training/training as appropriate

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
• Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

What the school offers its staff

Please see our 'shop of support' document.

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

At Penwortham Priory Academy, we ensure every child who is a registered pupil at our school is safe and protected from harm. We give clear direction to staff, volunteers, visitors and parents about expectations and our legal responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at our school. We fully recognise the contribution we can make to protect children from harm and to support and promote the welfare of all children who are pupils with us.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description TA2.pdf - 295 KB (opens in new tab)

TA2 - Letter from The Principal - June 26.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Advert June 2026.pdf - 410 KB (opens in new tab)

About Penwortham Priory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 744 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penwortham Priory Academy website
• Email address: s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penwortham-priory-academy

We are Penwortham Priory Academy, a great school where every pupil 'Learns to Succeed'. Our vision is to take Priory from 'Good to Great'. Staff at Priory are Committed, Positive and Willing to Evolve in order to achieve our vision. Our daily mission is to uphold our 'Priory Standard' ensuring the highest expectations of all, from all, so that all pupils 'Learn to Succeed' and leave Priory equipped with the right skills and attitudes to help them succeed in life, contribute positively to society, and go on to further education, employment, or training.

Local Amenities

Penwortham is a town in South Ribble, Lancashire, on the south bank of the River Ribble facing the City of Preston.

Penwortham Priory Academy is situated just a 10 minute drive away from Preston Train Station, is easily accessible from motorway, and the larger cities of Manchester and Liverpool are less than 1 hour away.

Arranging a visit to Penwortham Priory Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk.

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