TEACHING ASSISTANTS (TA2 AND TA3)

Location

Pendle Primary Academy, Walter Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW (422 on roll)

Tel: 01282 615927
School website: www.pendleprimaryacademy.co.uk

Summary

At Pendle Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school in which all children are enabled to thrive and succeed regardless of need, which is why we are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for the right candidates to join our team as Teaching Assistants (TA2 and TA3) to support teachers in ensuring that children are offered the best possible education. 

Working alongside our existing Key Stage teams, the successful candidates will be responsible for supporting teachers in curriculum delivery. 

The ideal candidates will be passionate and dynamic practitioners with previous experience of supporting children in primary settings. With a focus on team work and sharing good practice, they will be committed to their own professional development in order to continuously improve the educational offer for children at Pendle Primary Academy. 

Specific duties will include supporting classroom teachers to deliver the curriculum to all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). 

TA3s will also provide cover for classes where the teacher is unavailable, delivering lessons which have been planned for by the teacher or other appropriate staff member.

Salary – TA2 – Grade 4, SCP 4-6. £17,985 to £18,559 after pro-rata calculations (at 32.25 hours per week), dependent on experience. FTE salary is £24,404 – £25,182.

TA3 – Grade 6, SCP 11-19 £19,650 to £22,523 after pro-rata calculations (at 32.25 hours per week), dependent on experience. FTE salary is £27,269 – £31,067.

Role Details – 32.25 hours per week. Temporary for 1 year in the first instance.

Required – September 2025

Closing Date – 9am on Friday 20th June

Interview/Task Date – Tuesday 1st July

Please visit https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/job/teaching-assistants-ta2-and-ta3/ to complete the Pendle Education Trust application form to apply for one of these roles.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

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 hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

01/07/2025 

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.

 

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.