Location
Shuttleworth College, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST (1082 on roll)
Tel: 01282 682300
School website: www.shuttleworthcollege.org
Summary
We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to join our dynamic team of support staff and help our students to reach their potential. The role will involve supporting both inside and outside of the classroom, delivering small group interventions and offering one to one support for students with Education Health Care Plans. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with both children and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to give all students access to a broad and balanced curriculum. The successful candidate will be required to support students of all abilities over a wide range of subjects; the following skills, qualities and level of experience are therefore essential:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to relate to students in a calm and engaging manner
- A positive attitude and ability to be an excellent role model
- An awareness of how children learn and progress
- Degree level qualification, working toward, or qualified by experience
- Previous experience of supporting students within a classroom environment is desirable but not essential. Student Support Worker Grade 6, point 11 - 19 Term Time only £27,269 £31,067 Full time equiv. £23,057 - £26,268 pro rata. 37 hours per week 8-4pm Monday - Friday
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Shuttleworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that you must declare all spent and unspent cautions and convictions (except those that are protected). These declarations are compulsory to ensure that we are complying with our statutory safeguarding obligations.
Full application pack available at: www.shuttleworthcollege.org Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged through the school office 01282 682300.
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.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
The closing date is 9am 18/09/2026
Essential Qualifications
GCSE Grade C and above for English, Maths and Science
Desirable Qualifications
Degree level qualification or working toward
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with children Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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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.
