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Ref 196254
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (1st September 2025 to July 2026) .
Hours 12 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/06/2025.
Location
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green, Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, BB7 9QJ (109 on roll)

Tel: 01254 826246
School website: www.st-josephs-hurstgreen.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time, Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant vacancy here at St Joseph’s to start on 1st September 2025

We are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to work in our lovely school. The ideal candidate will be patient, kind and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant who can provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, working as part of a strong and supportive team

Working closely with the SENCO, teachers, external professionals, the teaching assistant will be

  • Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting children with SEND
  • A great communicator and team player, with a positive and proactive approach
  • Experienced in working with children, particularly those with autism (desirable)
  • Passionate about inclusion and the power of education to transform lives
  • Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges with enthusiasm.

    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.
    • Essential Qualifications

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    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Please return Application Forms to the head@st-josephs-hurstgreen.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

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

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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