TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Lancashire County Council; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's White Ash School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support our pupils with special educational needs aged 2 to 11. The role involves forming positive relationships, assisting in lessons and providing targeted support in class.

The position is 32.5 hours per week during term time plus inset days, with pay quoted on a full-time equivalent basis and pro rata adjustment. Closing date 20 October 2026, interviews 6 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils across all phases in school.
• Form positive relationships with children and young people.
• Work closely with the class teacher and provide individual support within the classroom.

Job description

Salary £29071to £ 33119Salary quoted will be paid on pro rata basis

Location Oswaldtwistle White Ash School, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QG (117 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary White Ash successfully meets the needs of pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs from the ages of 2 to 11 years old. We are a happy, nurturing and successful school. We have extremely high expectations of all. The pupils of White Ash are at the very centre of everything we do. The staff team work with dedication, empathy, enthusiasm and love. These qualities together with their expertise create a truly magical learning environment for our very special young people. Our pupils make coming to school every day an absolute joy.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support our SEN pupils across all phases in school. The successful applicant must be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and be willing to undertake various tasks to support our SEN pupils. We are looking for someone who can work closely with the class teacher and provide individual support within the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to make a real and lasting difference in our pupils educational journeys.

The hours are 32.5 per week term time only plus inset days

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.45am to 3.45pm
• Wednesdays are 8.45am to 4.30pm
• Friday 8.45am -3pm

As the 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.

This is a permanent position.

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 all shortlisted candidates. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note CV's are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Closing date is 9am 20th October 2026

Interview Date is Friday 6th November

Essential Qualifications See Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications See Job Description and Person Specification

Essential Experience See Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable Experience See Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion please contact: Please ring the Headteacher on 01254 235772 Proposed Interview Date: 06/11/2026

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.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address: Please see attached application form. Please return application forms to [e-mail]

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.