Acorns Primary School, Blackpool Road, Moor Park, Preston, PR1 6AU (88 on roll)
Tel: 01772 792681
School website: www.acorns.lancs.sch.uk
The Governors are seeking to appoint a hardworking, dedicated, positive and caring TA3 to join our amazing team.
We are asking for someone who:
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and teaching skills
Enjoys teaching children with generic learning difficulties
Can build good relationships with all in our school community
Is creative, passionate and forward thinking
Is able to lead a small classroom team.
Be enthusiastic and hard working
Be happy to provide both education and care (to provide personal care is essential) for children with generic learning difficulties
Be upbeat and positive
Excellent time keeping / be organised, work as a team member / flexibility in changing circumstances
Have excellent communication skills
Understand the concept of confidentiality
The school will offer you:
An exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and committed learning environment
The full support of the headteacher, governing body and staff team.
Free Access to the Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
An established mental health and wellbeing team who understand the importance of valuing the team and all involved.
Opportunities for personal development through internal and external training
Free onsite parking
Opportunities for additional paid hours (After School Clubs)
Support from a full time on site IT Technician
Acorns is committed to safeguarding and staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, 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.
As per person specification
As per person specification
As per person specification
As per person specification
09/06/2025
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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.
