Teaching Assistant

Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1AH

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 January 2026

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Grade 4 SCP 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989 fte)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Part Time

Fixed Term

Term Time Only, 43.89 weeks per year

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Warton St Paul's C of E Primary Academy. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who is able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in the life of our school and assist in meeting the personal, social and educational needs of our children.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, conscientious and creative Teaching Assistant, to join our committed and hardworking staff team, at an exciting time in the life of our school.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Working with the class teacher to deliver excellent teaching and learning
  
• Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis
  
• To embrace and support our clear Christian values underpinning school life
  
• Accompanying groups on trips
  
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
  
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
  
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
  
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible, term-time hours
  
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
  
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
  
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
  
• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements
  
• Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings
  
• Access to employee benefits and rewards through Perkbox
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
  
• Previous childcare experience
  
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
  
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
  
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
  
• A can-do attitude
  
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
  

Advert End Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 12pm

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 23rd February 2026

Please ensure your application has been submitted via the SAMRecruit, a link will be provided once you click apply 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

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

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 Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warton-st-paul-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

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