eyfs teaching assistant

Ref

198672

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4 SCP 4-6 £18459-£19048 -Actual Salary.

Salary

£25185 to £ 25989

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(January

Hours

31.25 hours a week.

Closing Date

12/01/2026.

Location

Northbrook Primary Academy, Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB (184 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

About this Role

At an exciting time in the School's and Trust's journey, we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and ambitious staff team here at Northbrook Primary Academy.

All of our staff are ambitious for our children and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best education possible, in a calm and nurturing environment. We are leaving no stone unturned to raise standards across our school, as we strive to provide our pupils with the experiences and outcomes that they deserve.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with children, who has a commitment to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in their academic, social and independent skills. Our core aim is to provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence which are necessary to enable them to make informed choices for themselves. The children experience a wide range of learning opportunities that are intended to develop them academically and personally.

Why you?

• You can work as part of a team and have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator
• You have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• You can develop positive relationships with children who need additional support in the classroom

This position is part time, permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:15pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete an application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust. Please return to

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 12th January 2026.

Interviews are to be confirmed

If you require any further information please contact our Operations Manager, Emma at

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

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.

Essential Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification / 5 GCSE's A* - C including English and Mathematics/Grade 9 to 5

Desirable Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

First Aid Qualification (qualification not essential at point of application, training will be given if required)

Essential Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• A good understanding of the EYFS Curriculum
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with students with medical needs
• Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

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.