TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (165 on roll)

Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

West Lancashire Community High School is a vibrant generic learning difficulties school and has previously been inspected by Ofsted and rated good. Our students all have an Education Health Care Plan. We currently have 170 students on roll with numbers increasing, students are aged between 11 and 19 years. Our school is organised into three key stages/departments Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5.

The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications to fill Teaching Assistant, Level 3 vacancy. 

The role involves supporting students with generic learning difficulties, within a specialised environment. As a Teaching Assistant you will be expected to support the class teacher in delivering structured learning activities to individuals, groups of students, or up to a class of 12. You will also assist in monitoring student progress and supporting them in their social, emotional and personal needs. 

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.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 06/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 or equivalent qualification 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 Administrative work 

Experience of supporting students with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office 01695 721487

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.