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Ref 197313
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 .
Salary £27269 to £ 31067 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (September 2025 to 31/08/2026) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 08/09/2025.
Location
St Mary's Catholic High School, Leyland, Royal Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1BS (820 on roll)

Tel: 01772 421909
School website: www.lsmchs.com
Summary
We are a vibrant and inclusive school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils.  We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement.  Our dedicated team work together to inspire and empower pupils to reach their full potential. 

We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic SEND team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the SEND team to support pupils in their academic and personal development.  This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of pupils. 

We are looking for someone who:
  • Will actively support the Catholic Ethos of the school
  • Is thorough and pays attention to detail
  • Is a team player
  • Is a good communicator
  • Has an excellent attendance record
  • Has high standards of English and Maths
  • Is able to offer small group intervention sessions
  • Is highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative

    We can offer:
  • A caring, supportive and hard-working environment
  • A warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of what we do
  • A good team ethos, focused on customer service
  • Experienced and knowledgeable staff
  • Professional development opportunities

    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.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.  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.

    Application forms and further details are attached or available via the school website or by contacting the school.

    We encourage prospective candidates to visit us on a working day and experience the school ethos.

    Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8th September 2025. Interviews to be confirmed.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) 
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
  • English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

    • Essential Experience
  • Working with children in a classroom environment
  • Administrative work
  • Individual Educational Plans and how to implement
    • Desirable Experience
  • Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

    • 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. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to:
    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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