Teaching Assistant Level 2B

Thank you for taking the time to consider Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School for the next stage in your professional journey. We are a school and a community, steeped in faith, love and hope; working together continually to bring the Kingdom of God alive here on Earth. At Our Lady’s, we live by our mission statement, “You are Precious in my Eyes”. Every member of our school family is valued, nurtured and inspired to be the very best version of themselves in all that they do; for themselves and for our children.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2B to join our thriving school community. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will play a key role in helping pupils to achieve their full potential, providing high-quality support for learning, development and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with primary-aged children, including within EYFS.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of SEND and inclusive classroom practice.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

In return we will offer the successful candidate a supportive, loving environment where taking risks and learning by our mistakes is integral to our learning community, with Christ firmly at its’ centre. Working alongside passionate practitioners within Our Lady’s will provide the challenge and support needed to become the inspirational teaching assistant our children so rightly deserve.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th August 2026 - midday
Interview date: To be confirmed

Post details:
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 5 - scale point range 6 to 11
Salary: £25,989.00 to £28,142.00 (pro-rata, pay award pending)
Hours: 27.5 per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 days
Required: As soon as possible