level 3 teaching assistant

Ref

198547

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 6.

Salary

£28142 to £ 32061 £14.59- £16.62 depending on experience

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(23/02/

Hours

30 hours a week.

Closing Date

08/01/2026.

Location

Poulton-le-fylde St Chad's Church Of England Primary School, Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7SR (241 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

Governors at Poulton St Chad's C of E Primary are looking to appoint a permanent Level 3 Teaching Assistant who has the passion and enthusiasm to help children of all abilities reach their full potential and who will support teachers and SLT in continuing to raise standards across school. The postholder will be based mainly in Year 5 and Year 6 supporting in class, delivering interventions, doing a lunch duty and occasionally covering a whole class.

We are looking for a someone who will:

• Be supportive of the Christian ethos of this school.
• Have proven skills in inspiring children and helping them to achieve in all subjects regardless of their starting points.
• Establish fair, respectful, highly inclusive and supportive relationships with children so that they can thrive- including those who can present with challenging behaviour and a high level of need.
• Effectively communicate and work in partnership with families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be professional at all times.
• Show emotional and professional resilience and not take children's or parent's behaviour personally.
• Be a hardworking, loyal member of our team who will contribute to making our school even better.
• Go above and beyond at times.

We can offer you:
- Wonderful, well behaved children who enjoy learning, are caring and who have very strong relationships with the staff in school.
- Engaged, supportive parents who really care about their child's education.
- A friendly, experienced and supportive staff and SLT who will go above and beyond for you and will welcome you into the St Chad's family.
- Commitment to your professional development with regular training and opportunities to learn from colleagues and share good practise.
- An environment where you will be valued and celebrated yet challenged to improve- a growth mindset is not just for children
- A commitment to your wellbeing - happy staff are good staff.
- A supportive Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of school and are proud of our positive reputation in the community.
- Beautiful school grounds located in a highly desirable area.

Visits to school are welcomed. We encourage you to come and get a feel for our school and see whether you could be happy here. Please email the Headteacher to arrange your visit on

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Thursday 8th January 2026 (noon)

Proposed Lesson Observations: Tuesday 20th January 2026 (morning)

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 (afternoon)

Start date: Monday 23rd February 2026 or sooner if possible

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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

• TA3 qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working within the primary age range
• A proven track record of delivering high quality group interventions and support in a classroom and being able to cover whole class lessons
• Be child centred and be prepared to put the needs of children of St Chad's first at all times
  Experience of running an extra-curricular activity

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in different school settings
• Experience working with children with a range of behaviour and be confident in successfully managing children's behaviour
• Understanding of a range of SEND
  Knowledge of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum and SATs

Proposed Interview Date:

20/01/2026

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 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 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.