TEACHING ASSISTANT 2 (B) SEN

Location

Mayfield Specialist School, Gloucester Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3HN (130 on roll)

Tel: 01257 263063
School website: www.chorleymayfield.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint 3 hardworking, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistants, with experience in SEN. They will join a  well-established team of professionals, who are committed to  safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We offer a staff uniform and wellbeing initiatives.

If you feel you have  the skills we are looking for, and you want to join our forward thinking school in providing the best opportunities for all our students, we would  like to hear from you.

We are an all age Special School for pupils and students. We cater mainly for pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning needs. In addition we have a number of pupils with  Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We are a growing school, with 131 pupils, but we pride ourselves in making a big impact on the lives of our children and their families. 

The ideal applicants will have had prior experience in supporting pupils with special needs in a special or mainstream setting, in addition to  supporting general classroom duties and in the hydrotherapy pool, under the supervision of the pool manager.  

Important note: please read the supporting pupils with Medical Conditions  in Special Schools annex.

The hours are 09:00am-16:00pm (Monday’s) and 09:00am - 15:30pm (Tuesdays- Fridays). The full time salary is therefore pro-rata from 37 full time Hours to 30.5 part time hours and from full year working to term time plus Inset days. The pro-rata salary starts at £18,591-£20,131.  

The start date is as soon as possible, subject to satisfactory references & Oh pre-placement questionnaire and Enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025,  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.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in

English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Experience of working in a relevant classroom or service environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of using Tapestry

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Proposed Interview Date:

14/10/2025 

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.