Ref 193495F
Number of Posts 2
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11.
Salary £25989 to £ 28142 Salary advertised is Full Time Equivalent. Post is Pro Rata.
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 01/05/2026. Location Ridgewood Community High School, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (182 on roll)
Tel: 01282 953653
School website: Summary Scope of role: Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable. In addition to the following duties, the post holder may be required to undertake the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post, and those related to a Special School environment, for example intimate/personal care duties, moving and handling, and supporting children with medical conditions and complex needs.
Please note: This post is pro-rata. Working days are TERM TIME ONLY (plus 5 days INSET) and advertised salaries will be the full time equivalent. This post is advertised as full week Monday to Friday with working patterns to be discussed at interview.
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 apply via our website's application portal.
The closing date is 12pm 01/05/2026 Desirable Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Essential Experience
* Ability to relate well to children
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Ability to make effective use of ICT
Flexible attitude to work
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
* Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
* Experience of administrative work
* Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Experience of intimate care and medication administration procedures
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 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.