Ref
197805
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 6 point 11-19.
Salary
£27269 to £ 31067 Pro-Rata
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(01/11/
Hours
37.5 hours a week.
Closing Date
29/09/2025.
Location
Shuttleworth College, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST (1077 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to join our dynamic team of support staff and help our students to reach their potential. The role will involve supporting both inside and outside of the classroom, delivering small group interventions and offering one to one support for students with Education Health Care Plans. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with both children and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to give all students access to a broad and balanced curriculum. This role would be ideal for a graduate looking to gain experience within the education sector for 12 months.
The successful candidate will be required to support students of all abilities over a wide range of subjects; the following skills, qualities and level of experience are therefore essential:
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to relate to students in a calm and engaging manner
* A positive attitude and ability to be an excellent role model
* An awareness of how children learn and progress
* Degree level qualification, working toward, or qualified by experience
Previous experience of supporting students within a classroom environment is desirable but not
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.
Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 29/09/2025
Essential Qualifications
Degree or working towards
Grade C In GCSE Maths and English
Desirable Experience
Experience of working with children or in an educational setting
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.