TEACHING ASSISTANT 3

Location

Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School, Exchange Street, Accrington, BB5 0JD (367 on roll)

Tel: 01254 399009
School website: www.springhillschool.co.uk

Summary

Are children at the centre of everything you do? If the answer is yes, we need you!  

Spring Hill Primary School is looking to recruit an exceptional Teaching Assistant level 3 to work as part of our school team. You will work very closely with the class teacher to provide the very best education for our children. We believe that happy, secure children learn most effectively so you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to nurture and develop positive relationships. 

As we continually reflect on making our provision the very best that it can be we are looking for someone who is up for this challenge and who will bring their own ideas and passion to really make a difference to our children. We are looking for a strong team member who has the ability and confidence to use their own initiative to empower the children to be the very best they can be. 

This is a permanent position 32.5 hours per week (10 hours Variable) working Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm with an unpaid lunch break. The role will involve some lunch cover.  This is paid at grade 6, scale point 11, working term time only plus 5 INSET days.  Please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent.   

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 18/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are welcome to view our school on 14th November at 2pm

Proposed Interview Date:

26/11/2025 

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.