Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Year 1 Teaching Assistant (SEND Support and Maternity Cover)Start Date: 1st September 2026Location: Warton (PR4 area)Contract Type: Full-Time / Term-Time Only (Maternity Cover)Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.24 per hourAbout Our SchoolSituated in a beautiful village setting, our school is a happy, caring, and inclusive environment where children truly enjoy learning and playing together. As a dedicated Forest School, we take pride in utilising our unique outdoor environment to inspire creativity, resilience, and a love for learning.We recognise that every child is unique, and our staff team works tirelessly to ensure that each individual reaches their full potential in all aspects of school life. Learning is highly personalised to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that all children leave our school equipped with the vital basic skills required for further learning-placing a strong emphasis on developing excellent reading, writing, and mathematical skills.The RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team starting this September. This is a crucial role covering a maternity leave, working within a small, wonderful class of 21 pupils who are transitioning up from EYFS into Year 1.While you will support the wider class, a primary focus of this role is providing dedicated care for two children with SEND:One child with an ASD ..... full job details .....