FEMALE TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A/2B (DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE) (WITH PERSONAL CARE DUTIES)

Location

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1126 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.  

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic person, with the skills and ability to support students and establish positive relationships to promote excellent learning.  This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team, committed to ensuring our young people are safe, healthy and supported to achieve.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us.  We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve.  SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing the majority of our staff to be happy, content and proud to be a part of our school with over 83% recommending SJT as a great place to work.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who will:

Assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils, including intimate personal care such as toileting/changing

Develop positive relationships with students to assist their progress and attainment

Implement structured learning activities, monitor and review pupil achievements relating to their targets

Model ambition, respect, belonging, hard work and a good sense of humour

Due to the personal care requirements of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicants to be female.

Hours of work - 32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week

Salary will be dependent upon experience:

TA2a    Grade 4 pt 4-6, Actual Annual Salary £19,780 - £19,810pa

TA2b   Grade 5 pt 6-11, Actual Annual Salary £19,810 - £21,452pa

Closing date:  9am Monday 14th September 2026

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

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

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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:

Matt Renshaw, Headteacher , , Closing date:  9am Monday 14th September 2026 , Shortlisting:    Tuesday 15th September 2026 , Interviews:     Monday 21st September 2026

Proposed Interview Date:

21/09/2026 

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.