TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Part-time

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Opportunities to develop professionaI

A proactive Governing Body

Extensive outdoor space

Christian ethos of the school

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Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a committed staff team. You will support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and provide individual or small-group support to children across KS1 or KS2, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing, faith-informed environment.

We offer opportunities for professional development within a school that values diversity and community involvement.

Competenze

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth setting.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning, ideally within a primary or secondary school.

Mansioni

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative lessons inline with the national curriculum
• Assist in planning and preparing learning activities and resources
• Provide individual and small-group support to children
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments where required
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers
• Be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school

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Location Burnley Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School, Raglan Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4LB (209 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Raglan Road, Burnley, BB11 4LB (210 approx. on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: https://www.holytrinitycofe.lancs.sch.uk

Following on from a very recent and successful Ofsted inspection, we are looking to fill two positions in our highly committed and supportive staff team. Holy Trinity is a school where children flourish, learn with confidence and achieve their best. We provide the firm foundations for children to grow in faith and knowledge, within a safe and inspiring environment. At Holy Trinity we embrace diversity and prepare children for life’s journey, as stated in our latest Ofsted report “Children experience a clear sense of belonging in this nurturing school”.

Our new teaching assistants will be fully involved in all teaching and learning activities based in either KS1 or KS2. The school will provide an effective team of colleagues to support and further develop the successful candidate both personally and professionally. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education and helping young children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative lessons inline with the national curriculum
• Assist in planning and preparing learning activities and resources
• Provide individual and small-group support to children
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments where required
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers
• Be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school

The School offers

• Enthusiastic and polite children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, caring and committed staff
• Supportive parents and school community
• A unique environment with extensive outdoor space
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• A proactive Governing Body
• An ethos based firmly on Christian values

Please note that the requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only.

This position is 27.5 hours per week, 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 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.

The closing date is 27/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth setting
• Experience supporting teaching and learning, ideally within a primary or secondary school

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.