Key Role Information

Salary
£19516-19826
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
30/09/2026 08:00
Interview
7 October 2026
Start
9 November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Blackpool Support Payscale | SCP 5 - SCP 6
Department
Education Support
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
43.720
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? Stanley Primary School is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Team Stanley.

As part of the Synergy Education Trust, Stanley Primary School is a warm and welcoming three-form entry primary school where every child is valued as an individual. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, high standards and commitment to helping children develop confidence, resilience, responsibility and a lifelong love of learning.

About the Role

Working under the direction of teaching staff, you will:

  1. Support teaching and learning for individuals and groups of pupils.
  2. Deliver planned learning activities and adapt support to meet pupils' needs.
  3. Help monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
  4. Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.
  5. Prepare learning resources and support classroom organisation.
  6. Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and colleagues to support pupil achievement.
  7. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  1. Is passionate about helping children succeed.
  2. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  3. Works effectively as part of a team.
  4. Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
  5. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  6. Has relevant qualifications and experience in supporting teaching and learning.

Why Join Us?

At Stanley Primary School and Synergy Education Trust, we invest in our people and offer:

  1. Local Government Pension Scheme.
  2. Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities.
  3. Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support.
  4. Opportunities for career development within a growing Trust.

Join our Stanley Family and help create opportunities and experiences that enable every child to achieve their full potential.

For further information visit: www.stanleyprimaryschool.com or www.seteducation.org.uk

Qualifications

Minimum requirement level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE English Grade C/4essential
Level 3 Qualification in Teaching and Learning or equivalentessential

Skills

Experience

Experience of using ICT as a teaching toolessential
Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development; essential
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas; essential
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independenceessential
Invigilate exams and testsessential
Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety.essential
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher;essential
Communicates with pupils to promote learning, including assessing the impact of the communication on recipients and adjusting approach as necessary;essential
Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, as appropriate;essential
Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons / activities under the direction of the teacher;essential
Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required;essential
Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom;essential
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays;essential
Support children’s learning through play;essential

Leadership

Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staffessential

Personal Attributes

Ability to Implement planned learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher;essential

Stanley Primary School

Katy Bishop

recruitment@stanley.seteducation.org.uk

Wordsworth Avenue,
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9UT

Safeguarding Information

Introduction

Synergy Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its schools. The Trust complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children, including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Safer Recruitment

Job descriptions and person specifications make reference to safeguarding and child protection. All posts are subject to satisfactory completion of enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS) checks. All advertisements include a safeguarding statement and commitment.

Application Stage

All applicants are scrutinised to verify identity and academic qualifications, Professional references are requested using our standard pro forma for short listed candidates. As a minimum, references should be from the two most recent employers. References are checked against previous employment history and gaps in employment. Professional references must be obtained from work email addresses. Our standard reference proforma makes reference to suitability to work with children and young people. The application form require applicants to complete a disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Short listing

Only those candidates meeting the criteria outlined in the person specification will be short listed. All short

listed candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our safer recruitment due diligence.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will take part in an interview and selection process. Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies or gaps in their employment history. Candidates will be reminded of their responsibility to disclose any criminal convictions if they have not already done so. Proof of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK must also be provided at interview.

Appointment

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all appointed posts. Other pre employment compliance checks will be carried out. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will also be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed. All staff will receive a comprehensive induction programme covering all aspects of safeguarding and health and safety.

Probation

All new staff will be subject to the trust probation procedures for a period of 6 months. The probation period is to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job and which includes a review of the performance of new staff in relation to duties, skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the job description and person specification.

This will also include an employee’s suitability to work with children and young people and their commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Equal opportunities

The Trust recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce. We takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and respect, irrespective of their differences. The Trust is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.


We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2026 . No applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.