St Michael's Church Of England High School, Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS (1135 on roll)
Tel: 01257 264740
School website: www.saint-michaels.com
Teaching Assistant (TA2)
Required September 2026
Term time only plus one week (INSET) (30 hours per week or Part Time considered)
Level 2: Grade 5 spine point 6 to spine point 11 £25,989 to £28,142
Pro rata: £18,286 - £19,801
The Governors of this Church of England Academy are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (TA2). The successful candidate will be pro-active, energetic and fully committed to enabling our young people to grow and flourish as unique individuals.
St Michaels is a high achieving school that seeks to provide opportunities for all pupils to grow in body, mind and spirit. We are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence. We are a high achieving school committed to the pursuit of academic excellence; in 2025 34.2% of all GCSE results were grade 7 or above, with 90.7% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and attainment 8 at 58.87 (equivalent to an average grade 6 in all subjects).
Application packs may be obtained from the school website www.saint-michaels.com/job-vacancies or alternatively contact Mrs C Jenner, Governance Professional, on 01257 264740 or email:
[email protected]
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
St Michaels is an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where we seek to, celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community.
Closing date for applications: 8am Friday 26 June 2026
Interview Day: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Please return completed applications to:
[email protected]
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.
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.
