Ref
191788B
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 5 SCP
Salary
£25989 to £ 28142 Pro Rata
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(10/11/2025 to 31/08/2026) .
Hours
30 hours a week.
Closing Date
03/11/2025.
Location
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School, Alder Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6ED (343 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
The Governing Board of Ightenhill Primary School is seeking a dedicated, child-focused Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
This role will primarily involve working in Key Stage 2, providing tailored support for a pupil with SEND needs, focusing on both learning and behaviour.
At Ightenhill, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our school is built on seven core values: Ambition, Cooperation, Honesty, Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is committed to making a positive difference in every child's school experience.
Our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in:
* Supporting learning in class and through small group interventions
* Providing individualised support for children with additional needs
Contributing to the wider pastoral care of our pupils as part of the inclusion team
* The successful candidate will be:
* Patient, adaptable and empathetic
* Organised and willing to take initiative
Positive, resilient and eager to learn and grow alongside our pupils
* If you are enthusiastic, committed, and motivated to help children achieve their very best, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged — please contact us to arrange a look around and to find out more about life at Ightenhill.
The starting date for this position is November 2025, but we may be willing to adapt this for a suitable candidate.
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
* GCSE English and Maths Grade 5 equivalent or above
* TA2 or equivalent qualification
Desirable Qualifications
* Emergency First Aid
* Any other relevant qualifications
Essential Experience
* Relevant experience worked with primary age pupils in a school setting
* An understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school setting
Desirable Experience
* Experience working with children with additional learning, behavioural or emotional needs
* An understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
* An understanding of Autism and how to support pupils with ASD
For an informal discussion please contact:
Contact the school office on to arrange an appointment to visit the school
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 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 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.