HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD (192 on roll)

Tel: 01282 436880
School website: smmrcburnley.school

Summary

St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary School is part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust and our Mission Statement of ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ underpins everything that we do at St Mary Magdalene’s.  We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of governors, teachers, teaching assistants and other staff who strive to ensure that every child is successful. Confident and responsible, equipped with all the skills they need to continue on their future learning journey.

The governors of St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant.  The successful candidate will be joining a hard-working, committed and caring staff committed to providing the best possible education to all the children.

Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025, at 12.00pm
Shortlisting: Monday 20th October 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

See attached Person Specification.

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Applicants are actively encouraged to visit the school. , Please contact the school office for further information on 01282436880

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.