SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT TA3

Location

Clayton Brook Primary School, Great Greens Lane, Clayton Brook, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8HL (165 on roll)

Tel: 01772 313878
School website: www.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Clayton Brook Primary School is a happy, positive and caring school. We pride ourselves in the excellent relationships between children and adults. This enables our children to achieve their potential under our shared aim of ‘Dream, Believe, and Achieve.’

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and caring SEN Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is committed to raising standards and able to work as part of our team.  We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can use their initiative to join our dedicated team. The role will involve working in a small group environment that enables children with learning difficulties to thrive.

We would like you to have experience of working with children who have learning difficulties and are looking for someone who has experience of working with children, who are working behind their chronological age.

You will be expected to work under the guidance of the SENCo to deliver a personalised curriculum to meet individual needs.

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate contacting the school - 01772 313878.

Working hours are 8.45am - 3.15pm with a 30 minutes lunch break Monday to Friday

Closing Date:   Wednesday 12th November at 12pm
Proposed Interview Date:      Wednesday 19th November

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact the headteacher for an informal conversation about the role. Visits to school are also recommended.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 12/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

Maths and English GCSE, Grade C or above

Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Additional SEN Qualifications: please state on application form

An understanding of child development and how to support a child with special educational needs.

First Aid Certificate

Good written and oral communication skills

Essential Experience

Working in a school environment

Working with a child on a 1:1 basis, and in small groups, supporting additional needs

Desirable Experience

KS1

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the headteacher for an informal conversation about the role. Visits to school are also recommended.

Proposed Interview Date:

19/11/2025 

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.