Thank you for considering working at our wonderful school.
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team at St John’s.
Our school motto, 'Love One Another', guides everything we do. We are committed to ensuring our school is a place where children are loved and valued as individuals, and where the talents of all are nurtured and celebrated within a safe, happy and caring environment, so that they can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
There are two positions available:
• 10 hours per week, to be worked across 5 afternoons, in EYFS and KS1.
• 17 hours per week, to be worked across 4 mornings and 2 afternoons, in KS2.
The roles offer a fantastic opportunity for two enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistants to make a real difference to our pupils and the wider school community.
We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistant’s who are flexible and adaptable, able to use own initiative, and able to motivate and inspire individuals and groups of children.
The successful applicants will:
• Have a genuine desire to work with children
• Share the belief that every child can succeed
• Be enthusiastic and hard working
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Have a strong positive work ethic
In return, we offer:
• The opportunity to join a highly motivated, innovative and energetic staff team
• Full involvement in the life of the school
• The opportunity for further training and development
• Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleagues
• Kind, motivated and happy pupils
• Supportive parents and carers
If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you could be the right fit for our school, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description 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 5th June 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 8th June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed w/c 15th June 2026
Post Details
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 4 – scale point range 4 to 6
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (pro-rata, pay award pending)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027, Term Time only
Start Date: 1/9/2026
Post 1:
Hours: 10 hours per week, to be worked across 5 afternoons, in EYFS and KS1
Post 2:
Hours: 17 hours per week, to be worked across 4 mornings and 2 afternoons, in KS2
Rachel Leatham, School Business Manager
01253 883690
bursar@poulton-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk
St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
