Vacancies

Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) to support learning, monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher as well as establish supportive and constructive relationships with both pupils and parents/carers. The role will involve providing short term cover for classes when the teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.

This role may also be suitable for a newly qualified teacher who has not yet secured a teaching post for September and is seeking to gain further classroom experience.

Contract    Temporary, pending a funding review | 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 

Days          Monday to Friday term time only plus INSET

Hours         31 hours per week (8.30am-3.10pm)

Pay           Grade 5 (SCP 6-11) £25,989 - £28,142 | Pro rata £18,896 - £20,461 (pay award pending)

For further details and an application pack, can be found on the document group below.

Enquiries can be directed to Mrs A Holland, SENCo, via email at a.holland@priory.lancs.sch.uk.  

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs S Spencer at s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk or posted to Penwortham Priory Academy.

Closing Date: 12 noon Thursday, 2 July 2026 | Interviews: Thursday, 9 July 2026

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

Note:  We will always consider your references before confirming a job offer in writing

It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity.