TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

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

Job summary

Unity College in Burnley is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning and to contribute to a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will likely have experience working with young people and be able to model the highest standards at all times.

We appoint on potential as well as experience and offer a friendly, supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
• NVQ Level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics
• Experience of administrative work

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Location: Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF (1409 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.unity-college.com

Summary: At Unity College, we are committed to improving every student’s potential to succeed, both academically and socially. The successful candidate is likely to have experience of working successfully with young people. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. Above all, the successful candidate will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.

We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our college community.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of administrative work

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.

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.