TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2B

Lancashire County Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,989 - 28,142; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant to join Clitheroe Pendle Primary School. The role combines 1:1 SEN support in Year 3 with general class TA duties across Key Stage 1 and 2.

The post is a fixed term contract for the 2026/27 academic year, with a pro rata salary for part-time hours and a starting date shortly after 1st September 2026. The school operates in Clitheroe, BB7 2AL.

Qualifications

• you relate well to children of all abilities
• you enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team
• you have good communication skills
• you are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies
• you have energy and a sense of humour
• you are able to adapt to changing demands of a school day and, if applicable, have experience of supporting children with SEND

Responsibilities

• The post will initially involve supporting a child in Year 3 on a 1:1 basis
• and also working as a general class TA in both Key Stage 1 and 2

Job description

Salary £25989to £ 28142Please note the salary will be based on 30 hours/week.

Term: Part-time.

Perm / FTC: Fixed Term Contract.

Required: 2nd November 2026 to 31st August 2027.

Location: Clitheroe Pendle Primary School, Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2AL (349 on roll) Tel: [phone]. School website: www.pendle.lancs.sch.uk.

Summary: TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2B - MIX OF 1:1 SEN SUPPORT IN KS2 + GENERAL CLASS TA.

The Governors of Clitheroe Pendle Primary School are looking for a qualified Teaching Assistant to join our very happy and proud school. The post will initially involve supporting a child in our Year 3 class, on a 1:1 basis, and also working as a general class TA in both Key Stage 1 and 2.

• you relate well to children of all abilities and are committed to promoting progress
• you enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team
• you have good communication skills
• you are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies
• you have energy and a sense of humour
• you are able to readily adapt to the ever changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner. If you have experience of supporting children with SEND this would be relevant.

We note that this post is a minimum variable hours contract of 10 hours per week, although initially working 30 hours per week. This position is a temporary 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.

Closing Date: 12 Noon 25/09/26.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

For an informal discussion please contact: Wendy Nunns (Headteacher) or Sally Long (bursar) on 01200 423539 after we return to school on 1st September 2026.

Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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.

We are 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.