Part Time Teaching and Welfare Assistant

The Governors of Aughton St. Michael’s C. of E. School are seeking to appoint a temporary part-time Level 2B Teaching Assistant and Welfare Assistant. The hours will be: 15 hours over 5 days as a TA (9:30am – 12:30pm), but this may change depending on circumstance and need.

The post will commence on 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026, at which point it will be subject to a financial review.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children and demonstrate a commitment to providing a safe, caring, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. 

• Be an outstanding practitioner.

• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

• Have a commitment to life - long learning and reflective practice.

• Be hard working, enthusiastic and creative.

• Have the ability to work with colleagues, parents and other agencies for the benefit of the pupils.

We will offer the successful candidate:

• A positive working environment.

• A popular and successful school with a proven record of high achievement.

• The opportunity to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team.

• Well-motivated and well-behaved pupils who enjoy school and achieve high standards.

• A clear commitment to continuing professional development.

Aughton St. Michael’s is a Church of England Primary School; the ability to support and contribute to the Christian ethos would be an advantage.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

For a full overview of the job responsibilities and personal specifications, please see the attached documents.

Closing Date:       12 Noon, Monday 16th June 2025

Interview:             TBC

Please return all application documents to:

bursar@aughton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

If you have any questions, please contact the school office on 01695 423295.