Teaching Assistant Level 2B at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
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About this Role
Thank you for taking the time to consider Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School for the next stage in your professional journey. We are a school and a community, steeped in faith, love and hope; working together continually to bring the Kingdom of God alive here on Earth. At Our Lady’s, we live by our mission statement, “You are Precious in my Eyes”. Every member of our school family is valued, nurtured and inspired to be the very best version of themselves in all that they do; for themselves and for our children.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working with primary-aged children, including within EYFS.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of SEND and inclusive classroom practice.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Be committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
- Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
In return we will offer the successful candidate a supportive, loving environment where taking risks and learning by our mistakes is integral to our learning community, with Christ firmly at its’ centre. Working alongside passionate practitioners within Our Lady’s will provide the challenge and support needed to become the inspirational teaching assistant our children so rightly deserve.
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 7th August 2026 – midday
Interview date: To be confirmed
Post details:
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 5 - scale point range 6 to 11
Salary: £25,989.00 to £28,142.00 (pro-rata, pay award pending)
Hours: 27.5 per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 days
Required: As soon as possible
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Contact Details
Natalie Gregan, Headteacher
01253 726015
head@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- 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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