Teaching Assistant Level 2A at St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SJCPSP/87357
  Location
Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HT
  Contract Type
Fixed Term/Term Time Only
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
Midday, Sun 12th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
As soon as possible
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
17/4/2026
   Interview Date(s)           17/4/2026
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About this Role

Thank you for considering working at our wonderful school.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2A who is flexible and adaptable, able to use own initiative, and able to motivate and inspire individuals and groups of children in Key Stage 2.

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.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to make a real difference to our pupils and the wider school community.

The successful applicant 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: Sunday 12th April 2026 - midday
Interview date: Friday 17th April 2026

Post Details
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 4 – scale point range 4 to 6
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term to cover a short term vacancy until 22/7/2026
Hours: 22.75 per week, Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible


Contact Details

  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:

  1. Please provide a written statement of no more than 1,300 words detailing why you believe your experience, skills, personal qualities, training and/or education are relevant to your suitability for the post advertised and how you meet the person specification applicable to the post.

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