What skills and experience we're looking for
Teaching Assistant 3(with intimate care duties)
“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 and organised teaching assistant, with the skills and ability to support our students with a variety of Special Educational Needs and establish positive relationships to promote excellent learning. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hard-working team, committed to ensuring our young people are safe, healthy and supported to achieve.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:
• Develop positive relationships with students to assist their progress and attainment
• Plan and implement structured learning activities, working 1 to 1 and with small groups
• Monitor and review student achievements relating to their progress and individual targets, including the content of Student Support Plans
• Model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour
• May assist in the specific medical / care needs of pupils, including intimate personal care such as toileting / changing
What the school offers its staff
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 that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
• download from the college website:
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 20th October 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The school 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 a range of 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.