Location
Reedley Primary School, Reedley Road, Reedley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NE (413 on roll)
Tel: 01282 693688
School website: www.reedley.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for two proactive and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our team. Reedley Community Primary School is a two-form entry maintained primary school located on the edge of Burnley, Lancashire. Our school has a diverse and inclusive ethos, with a supportive community, where every child can thrive.
We have the flexibility to place the successful candidates in different phases of the school. Applicants should clearly state their relevant experience and indicate their preferred phase:
Early Reedley: Reception
Lower Reedley: Year 1 and Year 2
Middle Reedley: Year 3 and Year 4
Upper Reedley: Year 5 and Year 6
As a Teaching Assistant Level 3, your role will be to:
- Carry out a range of interventions and support programmes such as: Colourful Semantics, phonics, pre-teach, overlearning, IEP work, reading and writing support groups, speech and language support.
- Cover lessons for teachers as required.
- Supervise children over lunchtime both in the dinner hall and outside on the playground
- Provide essential emotional and social support for children, building and supporting healthy relationships.
- Supervise children in Breakfast Club for one session each week.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
- Is willing to work flexibly, including supporting children within their classrooms and through targeted interventions.
- Has experience of working with children and families within the primary phase in a mainstream school.
- Has experience of supporting childrens interaction, behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Is resilient, reflective and committed to working effectively as part of a team.
- consistently has high expectations for themselves and the children they support.
- Is committed to ensuring children are supported socially, emotionally and academically to make strong progress from their starting points.
In return, we offer:
- A warm, positive school culture with high expectations for pupils and staff alike.
- A hardworking, supportive and welcoming staff team.
- Delightful children who are well-mannered, engaged and proud of their school.
- Supportive and engaged parents and carers.
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Ongoing professional development and career support.
- Strong leadership and governance, with clear direction and support.
- An Ofsted rating of Good.
All applications must be made through the DFE website. https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teaching-assistant-level-3-reedley-primary-school
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.
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.
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.
