TEACHING ASSISTANT 3 in EYFS supporting children with EHCPs
Ref 201556
Number of Posts: 1
Grade: 6
Salary: £28,142 to £32,061 pro rata and term time (EHCP link post) 6 INSET days include
Location: St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0DQ (210 on roll)
Tel: 01282 613906School website: www.st-johnsouthworth.lancs.sch.uk
Summary: This position is to work within our EYFS class working alongside the class teacher to support quality learning provision and to meet the specific needs of individual children.
Responsibilities
- Be committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos and strong behaviour policy.
- Have a passion for supporting learning and development of children.
- Experience of supporting a child with additional needs on a 1:1 basis (desirable).
- Have experience of working within an EYFS environment.
- Build strong and positive relationships with the children, class teacher and families.
- Enhance the learning opportunities for the children.
- Work closely with the class teacher to ensure continuity of learning and quality first teaching.
- Be committed to whole school life and be willing to support extra‑curricular activities and school events.
This position is part time, term time only. The salary quoted is full time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.
Required hours: 28 hours 45 minutes per week (8:45am‑3:30pm).
Key information: 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.
Closing date: 12 noon 09/07/2026.
Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant Level 3.
- English and maths GCSE or equivalent qualifications.
Essential Experience
- Working as a TA.
Desirable Experience
- EYFS experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- First Aid.
Equal Opportunities Statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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 need to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information will be handled in accordance with the DBS code of practice.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application Details
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@st-johnsouthworth.lancs.sch.uk.
For an informal discussion please contact: visits to school are very welcome.
Proposed interview date: 15/07/2026.
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer.
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