apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2A WORKING IN YEAR 6 WITH EHCP CHILDREN

Ref 195798
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2025 to 17/07/2026) .
Hours 15 hours a week.
Closing Date 02/05/2025.
Location
St John's Church Of England Primary School, Cliviger, Burnley Road, Cliviger, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4SU (197 on roll)

Tel: 01282 421395
School website: www.stjohnscliviger.co.uk
Summary
Summary
Job advert for a full time teaching assistant working in Y6 as a TA2a.

9:00-12noon each day during term time.
Required – 1st September 2025 until 17th July 2026 when the children leave.

The school is in a village location set in the beautiful surroundings of the Cliviger Gorge on the boundaries of Lancashire and Yorkshire.  We are right next door to the historic Georgian church of St. John the Divine with which we have strong links assisting us to maintain a firm Christian ethos.  We are proud of our happy, friendly, welcoming atmosphere which is frequently commented on by visitors. Our hardworking staff are a talented and committed team and our pupils are well behaved and motivated.  We have a supportive Governing Body who work closely with the Headteacher and staff to deliver quality education and provide good resources.  The Church Home and School Association, our Parents’ Association, always give support to the work of the school, and as the title suggests, is also considered as a part of our parish church.

Governors are keen to appoint a person with enthusiasm and commitment to the highest standards, to work in this happy school and maintain and further develop its excellence.  Our school had its OFSTED inspection in January 2023 and were graded GOOD and we also had our SIAMS (Church Inspection) in February 2019 where we were graded EXCELLENT.

We offer:

  • A positive, caring and inclusive ethos.
  • Happy children who love to play.
  • A dedicated and nurturing staff team.
  • A beautiful working environment.
  • A commitment to outdoor learning.
  • Staff who support each other and our families.


    We require someone with these essential attributes/experience:

  • A commitment to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos.
  • A solid understanding of the principles of child development.
  • A dynamic and energetic personality with a ‘can do’ attitude.
  • An understanding and experience of the KS2 curriculum.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 02/05/2025
    • Essential Qualifications

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    Desirable Qualifications

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    Essential Experience

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    Desirable Experience

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    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the school office on 01282 421395 , Appointments to look around the school will be available on the following dates: , Thursday 24th April 10am , Monday 28th April 1.30pm , Thursday 1st May 4pm
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/05/2025 
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    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Please email Application Forms to bursar@clivigerholme.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

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    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

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