1:1 YEAR 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4/5.
Salary £21189 to £ 21968 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours Approx 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 31/03/2023.
Location , PR1
Summary Location - Preston Area
LTA/Reed Education are seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a 'good' school in the Preston PR1 area.
The role is a new full time position covering 5 days per week, the hours are 08:30 - 15:30 starting after easter which will be until the summer term.
The role will be in two different KS2 classes supporting groups of children also assisting with 1:1 support of two children with SEN in the different classes.
The candidate must have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and experience working with SEN.
Within this role, your main responsibilities will be:
Monitoring targets for future progress
Establishing and developing strong relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and carers
Have a clear understanding of all the needs of all pupils
Monitoring pupils progress in reference with the schools practice
Excellent behaviour management skills
In return we will offer the following services:
Highly competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay, including holiday pay
Reed Discount Club and Pension Scheme
Access to continuous professional development and Safeguarding courses
Your personal consultant, here to promote and develop our staff, and focused Teaching Assistant roles
Offering Ad-hoc, Long Term and Permanent roles within the local area to start immediately.
Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Childrens barred list check and satisfactory referencing.
Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
For an informal discussion please contact: Tel: 01772 200845 , https://www.reed.com/lancashire-teaching-agency 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 1:1 YEAR 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT roles across Lancashire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,189 - £21,968 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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