Job Description

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2 at The Willows Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a committed and energetic person to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Level 2A. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the guidance of the Leadership Team, Year Group Leader and Class Teacher.

The Willows Catholic Primary School is part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT) with 210 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our Catholic ethos and the high-quality pastoral support, care and guidance we offer our pupils. We have a creative and musical school with motivated and dedicated staff and happy, well-behaved children who strive to live up to our mission, 'God loves me. God loves everyone.' We were judged 'Outstanding' by the Diocesan RE Inspection Team in November 2021 and 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in January 2022.

We work as a team to ensure home, school and parish provide the best possible care and education for all our children. We encourage our staff and pupils to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives as children of God. We have an active PTFA; supportive parents and Local Governing Board and we particularly value our close links with the parish and local community.

We are looking for a candidate who:

Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community. Will be an excellent, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated member of our staff. Has a positive outlook and is keen to contribute to the success of our school. Has excellent communication skills.
In return we can offer:

a caring Catholic family school where everyone is valued and supported a friendly team of dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff who are committed to enabling all child to achieve. excellent support from parents, governors and parish.
Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

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 2024, 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:

Thursday 17th July 2025 - midday

Shortlisting date:

Thursday 17th July 2025

Interview date:

Monday 21st July 2025

Post Details:

Grade: Lancashire Pay Grade 4, scale point range 4 - 6

Salary: 24,404.00 to 25,183.00 (paid pro-rata)

Hours: 24 per week, Term Time only

Contract: 1 year fixed term until 31/8/2026 with the potential to be made permanent

Required: 1st September 2025

Please follow the link below to our careers page and complete your online application: https://mynewterm.com/school/The-Willows-Catholic-Primary-School,-Kirkham/151086

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 24,404.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025