Teaching Assistant

Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3WD

Deadline is tomorrow

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time: 8:45am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday.
Contract type: Fixed term - EHCP Funding Specific
Pay scale: GRADE 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Weeton St Michael’s is a caring, inclusive and welcoming school where every child is supported to flourish. We are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant with experience to join our team. The successful candidate will provide support for two pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) as they begin their school journey with us.

The pupils are delightful, well-behaved children who enjoy learning through play, outdoor activities, and sensory experiences. They benefit from some additional support with communication, social interaction, and daily routines to help them make the most of school life.

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and build independence.
Use visual supports, structured routines, and play-based activities to encourage communication and participation.
Support pupils with social interaction and confidence-building in a positive and nurturing way.
Work closely with class teachers, the SENCo, and external professionals to follow strategies from the pupils’ EHCPs.
Provide support with some self-help routines such as toileting, eating, and safety awareness.

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience of supporting children with SEND, particularly autism and communication needs.
Is patient, caring, and creative in finding ways to engage and motivate children.
Can adapt activities to suit developmental levels and individual learning styles.
Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with staff and parents.
Is committed to our Christian ethos and values.

We can offer:

Small class sizes and a strong focus on every child as an individual.
A fantastic staff team who love to work here and are supportive of one another.
A warm, friendly and inclusive school community.
Training opportunities and guidance from specialists to help you in the role.
The opportunity to work closely with two wonderful children and make a real difference in their lives.

Contract Details:

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Hours: 8:45am – 3:30pm, term time only
Contract type: Fixed-term, linked to EHCP funding
Start date: Monday 3rd November 2025 (after October half term) or as soon as possible
Grade: 4/5

How to Apply Please complete the attached application form and return it by email to: head@weeton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk. A full job description and person specification are also attached.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th September 2025 Interviews will take place: Friday 3rd October 2025

You are very welcome to come and visit the school prior to applying. To book a tour with Mr Smith, our Headteacher, please call the school office on 01253 836280.

Weeton St Michael’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Small class sizes and a strong focus on every child as an individual.
A fantastic staff team who love to work here and are supportive of one another.
A warm, friendly and inclusive school community.
Training opportunities and guidance from specialists to help you in the role.
The opportunity to work closely with two wonderful children and make a real difference in their lives.

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.