CASUAL TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendle Community High School and College is seeking Casual Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to support learning across the school. The post requires energy, compassion, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students with diverse needs. Informal visits are welcome; A Level 2 English is essential and Level 2 Maths is desirable.

The closing date is 06/11/2026. CVs are not accepted; please use the attached application form.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 English qualification is essential.
• A Level 2 Maths qualification is desirable.
• CVs are not accepted; applicants must complete the attached application form.
• Informal pre-application visits are warmly welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the school to improve outcomes for students with additional needs.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to assist teaching and learning activities.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Compassionate

Commitment to learning outcomes

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Job description

Location Pendle Community High School And College, Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk

Summary Pendle Community High School and College (PCHS&C) is an outstanding, co‑located community special school providing high‑quality education for young people aged 11–19 with a broad range of learning needs. Our 163 students present with a variety of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, speech, language and communication needs, and physical, medical, or sensory challenges.

We are seeking to appoint a number of Casual Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to join our dedicated team and support learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who is committed to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

Since moving into our purpose-built accommodation in 2008, and through our close co-location with a mainstream secondary school, PCHS&C offers a vibrant, inclusive, and enriching environment. Our unique setting allows students to access a wide range of social, academic, and community-based learning opportunities.

The successful candidates will join a highly committed, forward‑thinking, and dynamic staff team that works collaboratively to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students, their families, and carers.

For further information about our school and college, please visit our website: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk. Additional supporting documents are available to download.

Informal pre‑application visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged on request.

Please note: A Level 2 qualification in English is essential, and a Level 2 qualification in maths is desirable for this post.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.

The closing date is 06/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications: See Application Pack

Desirable Qualifications: See Application Pack

Essential Experience: See Application Pack

Desirable Experience: See Application Pack

For an informal discussion please contact: Debra Grogan (Headteacher) Proposed Interview Date: 20/11/2026

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 www.gov.uk/dbs 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.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.