TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston, Longsight Road, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, BB2 7HX (65 on roll)

Tel: 01254 812543
School website: www.smrc.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of St Mary's RC Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated teaching assistant who has a passion for working with children and wants to ensure they learn, progress and reach their potential. The contract is initially on a temporary fixed term basis but may be extended depending on budget. If appointed you will work across the school to support the learning of children under the direction of the class teacher, as well as working with individual and small groups of children out of the classroom. You will also support children and staff over lunchtime. You will be part of a team of teaching assistants and teachers who share a commitment to providing the best possible education to all of the students at St Mary’s. The job is demanding, but extremely fulfilling as you know you are making a difference to the lives of the children you are working with. The hours of work are open for discussion EG Monday to Friday 8.45am – 1pm OR 3 full days and 1 half day.

We have a team of dedicated and hard-working staff and an effective governing body, who are determined for our children to believe, achieve and flourish in school. We also have a supportive parent community, and we enjoy good links with the local community and the Parish of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
  
• Have high expectations for pupil learning, behaviour and attainment.
  
• Have a creative and practical approach to learning.
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  
  This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

Essential Experience

Desirable Experience

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs Coulthard Headteacher at the school

Proposed Interview Date:

02/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.