Teaching Assistant

Norbreck Primary Academy, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1PD

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours (Monday- Friday: 8.40am- 3:30pm) Term Time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months - to be reviewed
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790- £25,183

What skills and experience we're looking for

Norbreck Primary Academy is seeking to appoint two committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team.

We have two vacancies:

• One in Key Stage 2
• One in Reception (Early Years)

Applicants should state their preference or indicate if they wish to be considered for both roles.

The successful candidates will support high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with class teachers to ensure all pupils are engaged, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom
• Work with individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs (SEND)
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional and mental health development
• Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with school policy
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate with staff, parents and carers
• Support the use of ICT to enhance pupils’ learning

What the school offers its staff

A bright, modern, and spacious school environment with access to cutting-edge resources and technology.

A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

A culture of continuous school improvement and a commitment to professional development.

Opportunities to engage in exciting, hands-on learning experiences with students.

A welcoming, inclusive community that fosters strong partnerships between home and school.

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

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.

Recruitment Pack- Teaching Assistant .pdf - 1.15 MB (opens in new tab)

About Norbreck Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 589 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norbreck Primary Academy website
• Email address: admin@norbreck.blackpool.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01253852219
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norbreck-primary-academy

We pride ourselves on our friendly, family atmosphere. Staff at Norbreck are passionate and committed to providing the very best care and opportunities for our children. We have been at the heart of the community for 90 years, providing an exciting learning journey for all and making wonderful memories along the way.

Our staff and children are encouraged to have the highest expectations of themselves and others. The aspiration that underpins all we do is reflected in our core values:

Resilient
Hard working
Kind
Enthusiastic
Respectful

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