Ref
197503
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 5.
Salary
£17265 to £ 17265
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(06/10/
Hours
30 hours a week.
Closing Date
18/09/2025.
Location
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR (217 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust alongside The Governors of Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Colne are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a someone who:
* Can engage and enthuse our learners through a commitment to outstanding learning
* Can contribute to the further development of a strong and forward-looking team
* Is innovative in their techniques to motivate and inspire young people
* Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
* Is willing to support the ethos of the school
What we can offer you:
* Committed students who are positive and keen to learn
* The opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team
* Excellent and innovative facilities across the school
* A comprehensive professional development programme and many opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular activities and whole school initiatives
Please note 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.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
* Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
* English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Desirable Qualifications
* Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
* Ability to relate well to children
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* Ability to supervise and assist pupils
Essential Experience
* Experience of working with children
* Experience of working in a classroom environment
* Experience of Administrative work
* Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
For an informal discussion please contact:
Julie Lawson ,
Proposed Interview Date:
29/09/2025
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.