TEACHING ASSISTANT 1TEACHING ASSISTANT 1

Full job description
Ref
197342

Number of Posts
1

Grade
Grade 3.

Salary
£24310 to £ 24404

Term
Part-time.

Perm / FTC
Permanent.

Required
(03 November 2026 ) .

Hours
29 hours a week.

Closing Date
08/09/2026.
Location
The Coppice School, Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY (66 on roll)

Tel: 01772 336342
School website: www.coppice.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Coppice School is a thriving school in South Ribble between Leyland and Preston. We have 66 pupils on roll aged between 2 - 19 years with severe and complex learning difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our happy and dedicated staff team. The interview will assess your suitability to work with children and include questions relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This position is part-time and 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.

CV's are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy please complete the application form attached to this advertisement.

Closing date: 12 Noon Monday 8th September 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure Barring Service.
Desirable Qualifications
Relevant Child Care Qualification or Equivalent

Maths and English Level 2 or Equivalent


Essential Experience
Ability to relate well to children

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to organise classroom resources

Good communication skills (oral and written)

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

Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

Basic knowledge of first aid

Ability to use relevant technology

Flexible attitude to work


For an informal discussion please contact:
Please call 01772 336 342 for an informal discussion.
Proposed Interview Date:
26/09/2026
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.