TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (163 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262227
School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with complex needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative and inclusive school environment?  

Astley Park School is a successful and vibrant special school catering for pupils aged 4–16 with a wide range of complex learning needs, including ASD, ADHD, sensory needs, medical conditions, and communication difficulties. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our skilled and compassionate team.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 3, you will work closely with teachers to support the planning and delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs. You’ll help to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, empowering pupils to develop their academic, social, and independence skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in planning and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups

Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development

Adapt and differentiate curriculum content

Provide cover supervision for classes where required

Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress

Develop strong, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers

Contribute to behaviour management and safeguarding

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.

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.

Closing Date: 9am 14/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 or equivalent in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Liz Ascroft

Proposed Interview Date:

17/07/2025 

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.