TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Gisburn Primary School, Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4ET (137 on roll)

Tel: 01200 445406
School website: www.gisburn.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 3 for children in Yrs.2 & 3. The hours of work are 9am to 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday, 22.5 hrs per week on a variable hour contract. Our Level 3 Teaching Assistants work with individual pupils and support the whole class as part of their role. They also teach the class when the teacher is out at meetings or on PPA time. One half hour lunchtime duty is also part of this role.If you are interested in this position, please see the attached grade profiles and person specifications. Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. The Governing Body of this school is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all those who believe they have suitable experience and qualifications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted with further details. 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. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

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

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

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and Maths

Please see application pack

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

Working with children

Working in a relevant classroom environment

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Nadine Jackson on , 01200 445406 or email: bursar@gisburn.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

04/12/2025 

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.