TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Lancashire County Council; Colne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pendle View Primary School in Colne is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to work within the Physical Development Team. The role supports pupils with physical disabilities, working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists to foster inclusive learning.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team in a vibrant, inclusive school and contribute to personalised learning environments that celebrate each pupil’s achievements.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children at a TA2b or above or equivalent in a special school or health setting.
• Experience of administrative work with a special school classroom or health setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and/or medical needs in a special school environment or health setting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Join a specialist physical development team to support pupils’ development.
• Provide support for pupils with physical disabilities within a special school setting.

Skills

Experience with children

Special school experience

TA experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Maths GCSE A*-C

English Language GCSE A*-C

Job description

Location Pendle View Primary School, Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT (133 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.pendleview.lancs.sch.uk Summary Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Physical Development Team)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Teaching Assistant Level 3 to work within our Physical Development Team at Pendle View Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join our outstanding staff team. The successful candidate may have experience working in schools with pupils with physical disabilities or may come from a medical background with a high level of experience working with children with physical disabilities.

The successful candidate will be working closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Pendle View is an outstanding vibrant and inclusive special school for pupils with a very wide range of special educational needs and disability. We strive to create a caring and inclusive school, supporting independent learning where achievements of each individual are celebrated within a personalised learning environment.

"Pupils receive a warm welcome from staff at the start of each day. Pupils respond with big smiles and say good morning to each other as they join their friends in class. This positive start to the day helps pupils to feel valued, well cared for and ready to learn"

"Pupils are happy in school and they have fun while they learn"

Ofsted November 2023

The successful candidate will be working alongside an HLTA as part of a specialist physical development team at Pendle View.

Please take the time to look at our website www.pendleview.lancs.sch.uk where you will find out a lot more information about Pendle View. You can access the Physical Development page by clicking on the Bee on the home page.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above qualification or equivalent
• Maths and English Language GCSE A* - C or equivalent qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children at a TA2b or above or equivalent, within a special school environment or within a relevant health setting.
• Experience of administrative work with a special school classroom or relevant health setting
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and/or medical needs within a special school environment or relevant health setting

For an informal discussion please contact: To arrange a visit to school and discuss this post further please contact Fran Clayton, Headteacher or Suzanne Smith, Deputy Headteacher on 01282 865011

Proposed Interview Date: 29/09/2026

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.