Location: Nelson Walverden Primary School, Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL (440 on roll)
Phone: 01282 614834 | School website: www.walverdenprimaryschool.uk
Summary
The Governors of Walverden Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a temporary year. The contract is 27.5 hours per week, hours to be arranged.
Responsibilities
- Support children in their learning through high quality interaction in play and planned activities.
- Deliver a range of activities, programmes of work and work within areas of continuous provision to meet individual children’s and small groups’ needs.
- Build good relationships with parents to support home‑school links.
- Be self‑motivated and manage time effectively to maximise children’s learning time.
- Maintain a friendly, genuine child‑centred approach, calm, patient, encouraging and engaging learning.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or other appropriate qualification).
- Recent experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Some knowledge or experience working with children to provide personalised learning experiences.
Desirable Qualities
- First Aid / Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
- Experience delivering activities that support children’s learning.
Benefits and Working Conditions
- Warm, friendly school environment with enthusiastic and well‑behaved children.
- Committed and collaborative staff team and governors.
- Opportunities for further development and training.
- Part‑time, term‑time only role (full‑time equivalent salary).
Application Process
Complete the application form and email it to bursar@walverden.lancs.sch.uk by 12:00 noon, 26 June 2026. Interviews will be held on 2 July 2026. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Legal and Equality Statements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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