TEACHING ASSISTANT TA3

Location

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup, Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 8LR (124 on roll)

Tel: 01706 873177
School website: www.stjosephsbacup.co.uk

Summary

The Governing Board is looking to appoint a reliable, friendly and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our school family.

Working under the guidance of the Class Teacher, you will support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class, especially those with special needs.

You will establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. You will provide supervisory cover for the class when required, and will ensure pupils remain on task and report on progress to the teacher. Training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

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: 12 Noon 05/09/2025

Essential Qualifications

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 3.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age within a classroom environment.


• Experience of supporting pupils with special needs and challenging behaviour.


• Good communication skills, ability to relate well to children and work as part of a team.


• A calm and caring nature, firm but fair when required.


• A commitment to work within the Catholic ethos of our school.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01706 873177.

Proposed Interview Date:

11/09/2025 

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.