TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Ref	196868
Number of Posts	4
Grade	Grade 3 SCP 3-4.
Salary	£24310 to £ 24404 The position is term time only plus 5 INSET day.
Term	Part-time.
Perm / FTC	Permanent.
Required	(1/09/2025 ) .
Hours	32.75 hours a week.
Closing Date	04/07/2025.

Location

Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (163 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262227
School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Are you passionate about helping children thrive?  Do you have a caring heart and a flexible, can-do attitude?  Come and be a valued part of our nurturing and inclusive community at Astley Park School.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you'll work closely with dedicated teachers and therapists to support children and young people with special educational needs. From helping with classroom organisation to supporting pupils' personal and social development, every day will be rewarding and different.

This role focuses on:
 

• Supporting pupils with physical and emotional needs, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Assisting in the use of specialist aids and equipment.
• Helping pupils build independence and social skills.
• Preparing classroom resources and creating a positive learning environment
• Accompanying pupils on school visits and activities.
  
  We’re seeking someone who is:
   
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to inclusive education.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible and eager to learn, with an understanding of confidentiality.
• Willing to undertake training in areas such as First Aid and safeguarding.
• Whilst experience and a relevant childcare qualification are desirable, what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and readiness to make a positive impact.
  
  Why join us?
   
• Make a real difference in children's lives every single day.
• Be part of a supportive, friendly team with regular training and development opportunities.
• Work in a school that puts wellbeing, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do.
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.
  
  Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 04/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

• Not applicable

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant Child Care Qualification (or equivalent)

Essential Experience

• Not applicable

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Liz Ascroft - 01257 262227

Proposed Interview Date:

09/07/2025 

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 2013). 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 www.gov.uk/dbs 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.

Additional Info

•  DBS Information  (36 KB)
•  DBS Information  (37 KB)

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Liz Ascroft. SBM - ascrofte@astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

 

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, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.