TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B SEN

Location

Clayton-le-woods Church Of England Primary School, Back Lane, Clayton-le-woods, Chorley, PR6 7EU (213 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335030
School website: www.clayton-le-woods.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B SEN RESPONSIBILITIES WITH OPTIONAL ADDITONAL HOURS FOR WELFARE AND CARE CLUB

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, nurturing and experienced teaching assistant to join our happy and dynamic staff team. The role involves providing support for pupils with additional needs, specifically ASD and SEMH, in Year 1. Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is one-form entry with 228 delightful children in our school family. We are situated in the beautiful Cuerden Valley with extensive school grounds. We are a thriving Christian community and we are strongly committed to helping our children grow and develop the skills that they will need to be successful in life. We take great pride in the broad and exciting curriculum we offer our children and the range of support and adaptations they receive in order to thrive.  At Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, we offer:

A welcoming school with a strong Christian ethos

Friendly, well-mannered and enthusiastic children.

Supportive and active governors and parents/carers.

A passionate, positive and hard-working staff team.

The opportunity to develop professionally and to make a real difference every day.

The successful candidate will:

Care passionately for all our children and recognise their unique potential, no matter what their barriers are or challenges they bring into school.

Establish supportive and constructive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and carers to promote pupil progress and attainment.

Have high expectations of themselves and of others, demonstrating professional conduct at all times and a reflective nature

Work well with external agencies to ensure personalised provision is effective. 

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 is temporary as it is subject to funding.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to head@clayton-le-woods.lancs.sch.uk

The closing date is 12 noon 11/09/2026

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent).

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid training.

Safeguarding training.

Essential Experience

Working with children in EYFS or KS1.

Supporting pupils with SEN.

Desirable Experience

Working with children who have ASD/ communication delay/ SEMH needs

For an informal discussion please contact:

Acting Head Teacher - Mr Peter Howard – 01772 335030

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.