Location
Briercliffe Primary School, Delamere Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2JU (384 on roll)
Tel: 01282 459421
School website: www.briercliffeprimary.co.uk/
Summary
The Governors of Briercliffe Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Briercliffe is a happy and busy Community Primary School currently catering for over 385 children between the ages of four and eleven years.
We are looking for someone who:
- will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high quality learning experiences for the children, including children with additional needs
- is organised
- is a team player
- has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
- has high standards of English and Maths
- is able to offer intervention sessions
- will engage with professional development opportunities, training sessions and CPD
- is highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative
- is willing to work as a Welfare Assistant over the lunch hour
We can offer:
- hard working, caring and committed staff
- a warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of what we do
- happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Applications to be returned to [email protected]
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.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 on 22/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Headteacher on 01282 459421.
Proposed Interview Date:
29/06/2026
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.
