Teaching Assistant

Overview

• Number of posts: 1
• Grade:
Grade 4 SCP 4-6
• Salary: £25185 to £25989 Pro-Rata
• Term:
Part-time
• Perm / FTC:
Fixed Term Contract
•

Hours:

15 hours a week
• Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Location:

Caton St Paul’s CE Primary School, Moorside Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2 9PJ
(169 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

The Governors at Caton St. Paul’s CE Primary School are looking for an excellent, dedicated and motivated teaching assistant to join our school to support a Year 1 child on a 1:1 basis. This child has been diagnosed with autism and issued with an EHCP, which is why we are looking for 1:1 support for 5 mornings a week. He is a lovely boy with a great sense of humour who will require support to access the curriculum, as well as to develop his communication skills.

There will be input from a specialist teacher and speech and language professionals and, with your help, we envisage this child continuing to make good progress s role offers training and support and provides an opportunity to develop a strong relationship with this child, ensuring they are able to continue to flourish s role also offers the possibility of some casual welfare hours.

Caton St Paul’s is a medium-sized school with 170 on roll, situated in the Lune Valley. Our team of dedicated staff ensure that our children receive an inspirational education based around our mission statement:
One family, belonging, believing and learning together. Our children are our greatest advert: they are vibrant, enthusiastic and keen to learn. We are blessed with outdoor space that we continue to develop and utilise to ensure the children access quality outdoor education.

• A knowledge of special educational needs with a willingness to undertake training to ensure full understanding of the needs of the child
• An individual with a passion for providing the best possible experiences for our children, aiming high at all times
• Someone who will care for our children and their well-being
• A positive role model who will lead by example and form positive relationships within a team and to bring out the best in others

• Training as required to ensure full knowledge of speech and language needs.
• A vibrant, positive atmosphere throughout school.
• A caring, respectful child who is always ready to engage with learning.
• A popular, successful school with the continued support of Governors and parents.
• A shared commitment to providing the best possible education and experiences for the children in our care.
• An experienced, dedicated staff team.

• Essential Qualifications
  • Level 2 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent

• Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children with special needs.
  • Experience of working with children in a KS1 setting.

• Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with children with autism.
  • Experience of working with children with communication difficulties.

Please contact the school office for more information.

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.

This position is part time, term time only; salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful, salary will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Please note that this Final date to receive applications at 3pm on 11/02/2026.

Equal Opportunities statement:
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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 DBS will be dealt with in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or request a copy.

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