Teaching Assistant Level 2B

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3HA

4 days remaining to apply

Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
3 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
29 September 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: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant Level 2B job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2B at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.

At St Joseph's, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child can grow academically, spiritually, and socially.

This is a permanent, part-time role in which the postholder will work as a Teaching Assistant Level 2B for 14 hours per week.

We are looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic individual who will uphold our values of respect, kindness, and community. You will work alongside a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about creating a warm, inclusive environment for both children and staff.

As part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional growth and development. While this role is a key part of our daily school life, there are also opportunities to learn and grow within the wider Trust community, including access to professional development resources through the National College and in-house training.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of young people and contribute to a positive school environment rooted in Catholic values, we would love to hear from you.

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

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 2025, 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 3rd October 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 6th October 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Lancashire Pay Grade 5 - scale point range 6 to 11
Salary: £25,989.00 to £28,142.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Hours: 14 per week
Required: 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.

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

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.