TA2B AND LEARNING MENTOR with WELFARE SUPPORT – Dual role

The Governors of Singleton Primary School are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a dual role as a Teaching Assistant and Family Learning Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in our warm, nurturing village school.

Role Overview
Morning – Teaching Assistant (EYFS / Y1/2 & Whole School Support)
You will support children within the EYFS / Y1/2 classrooms and work with pupils across school who have complex needs, including SEN, mental health, social and emotional needs. Lunchtime playground support.

Afternoon – Learning Mentor
You will deliver some targeted interventions to support pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs.

The role includes:
Targeted 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with complex additional needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
Working collaboratively with the ‘District 4 Inclusion Hub’ to ensure all available support and interventions are accessed for pupils

Providing parenting advice and signposting to Child & Family Wellbeing services
Leading the Early Help Assessment (EHA) process as required
Acting as Lead Professional for Team Around the Family (TAF) plans
Supporting behaviour, attendance and punctuality
Liaising with SLT, SENCO and external agencies
Behaviour support and development during lunchtime play
Acting as Deputy DSL
Home Visits

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.

The closing date is 9am 22/09/2026

https://schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk/nt_vacancyDetails.asp?id=68376