Teaching Assistant Level 2a

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1AD

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 3rd November 2025

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  21 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant Level 2a job summary

Thank you for your interest in the position of Teaching Assistant Level 2a at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton. We are currently seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team, working five days per week. One post is for 27.5 hours per week and the other for 21 hours per week. Both roles are due to start on Monday 3rd November 2025. These posts offer a valuable opportunity to support teaching and learning across the school, making a real difference to the lives of our children.

At Holy Family, we take great pride in our strong sense of community, our positive relationships with parents and pupils, and our high standards of education and religious provision. As a Catholic school, our mission—“Love one another as I have loved you”—is at the heart of everything we do, guiding us in creating an environment where children, staff, and families can grow spiritually, morally, socially, culturally, and intellectually.

We encourage you to explore our website (www.family.lancs.sch.uk) to learn more about us, but the best way to experience our school is to visit in person. We would be delighted to welcome you for a tour and answer any questions you may have. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th September 2025 - midday
Shortlisting: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: TBC w/c Monday 6th October 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 4, scale point range 4 - 6
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (paid pro rata)
Hours: Two posts available, 27.5 hours per week & 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Required: Monday 3rd November 2025

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-warton-preston

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