TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant at Ridgewood Community High School in Burnley. The role involves planning and implementing learning activities for individuals and groups under supervision, monitoring progress and providing feedback to the class teacher. It also covers short-term class cover when the teacher is unavailable.

Working days are TERM TIME ONLY (plus 5 INSET days). The salary is pro-rata of the full-time equivalent, with a closing date of 01/10/2026.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy qualification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term cover for classes as the Teaching Assistant when the class teacher is unavailable.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Support children with medical conditions and complex needs as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

ICT skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Confidentiality

Flexible

Education

NVQ level 2 or above

English/Literacy Level 2

Mathematics/Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Salary £25989to £ 28142Salary advertised is Full Time Equivalent. Post is Pro Rata.

Location Ridgewood Community High School, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (182 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

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 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 01/10/2026

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 administrationprocedures

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.