Ref
185310B
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary
£25183 to £ 27269 Pro rata, Term Time Only
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
or sooner ) .
Hours
30 hrs hours a week.
Closing Date
03/11/2025.
* Person Specification (140 KB)
Location
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School, Lane End Road, Bacup, OL13 9RR (105 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
Bacup St. Saviour's Community Primary School is seeking to appoint a teaching assistant (Level 2B) to join our small yet very busy and dynamic school. The vacancy is to work across school to meet the needs of our children.
We are looking for someone to join our creative team who will:
* be an excellent and enthusiastic practitioner;
* have experience of supporting children using a variety of interventions;
* be able to use their own initiative to support children to grow and thrive in both their social and emotional development as well as academic;
* have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour;
* be committed to working in close partnership with parents and guardians;
* enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic and committed staff team;
* be willing to organise / undertake activities to help promote the well-being of pupils.
Potential candidates should have:
- an outstanding record of working well within a team demonstrating a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a sense of humour;
- experience of working with children in a primary setting.
In return we can offer:
- enthusiastic and amazing children who are proud of our school;
- a welcoming and supportive school community;
- an enthusiastic, dynamic and collaborative team;
- a strong commitment to professional and personal development for all, including support to access Forest School qualifications as appropriate;
- strong support from Governors and parents.
This school is committed to:
- safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment;
- equality and diversity;
- the health and safety of all staff, children and visitors to our school.<
Please note:
- The school expects staff to be committed to sustaining regular attendance at work.
- The role is TA2B - 30 hours per week (term time only). If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
- We are committed to safeguarding our children and the post is subject to DBS clearance.
Please note...
- CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
- This position is part time, term time only - the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
This vacancy will close at 4pm on Monday 4th November 2025.
Desirable Qualifications
* GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C (or above) including in English and mathematics
* Paediatric First Aid / First Aid in the Workplace
* NVQ Level 2 (or above) qualification appropriate to the post
Forest School Lead - Level 3 qualification
Essential Experience
Recent experience of working in a primary school classroom environment
Desirable Experience
* Forest school experience
Working with SEND pupils
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Deanne Marsh
Proposed Interview Date:
13/11/2025
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 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.