TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B WORKING IN OUR INCLUSION / SEND TEAM

Location

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School, Alder Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6ED (343 on roll)

Tel: 01282 428246
School website: www.ightenhill.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governing Board of Ightenhill Primary School is seeking a dedicated, child-focused Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This role will primarily involve working in Key Stage 2, providing tailored support for a pupil with SEND needs, focusing on both learning and behaviour.

At Ightenhill, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our school is built on seven core values: Ambition, Cooperation, Honesty, Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is committed to making a positive difference in every child’s school experience.

Our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in:

Supporting learning in class and through small group interventions

Providing individualised support for children with additional needs

Contributing to the wider pastoral care of our pupils as part of the inclusion team


The successful candidate will be:

Patient, adaptable and empathetic

Organised and willing to take initiative

Positive, resilient and eager to learn and grow alongside our pupils


If you are enthusiastic, committed, and motivated to help children achieve their very best, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged — please contact us to arrange a look around and to find out more about life at Ightenhill.

The starting date for this position is November 2025, but we may be willing to adapt this for a suitable candidate.

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

GCSE English and Maths Grade 5 equivalent or above

TA2 or equivalent qualification

Desirable Qualifications

Emergency First Aid

Any other relevant qualifications

Essential Experience

Relevant experience worked with primary age pupils in a school setting

An understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school setting

Desirable Experience

Experience working with children with additional learning, behavioural or emotional needs

An understanding of Trauma Informed Practice

An understanding of Autism and how to support pupils with ASD

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the school office on 01282 428246 to arrange an appointment to visit the school

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.