Location
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QG (117 on roll)
Tel: 01254 235772
School website: www.whiteash.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
White Ash successfully meets the needs of pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs from the ages of 4 to 11 years old. We are a happy, nurturing and successful school. We have extremely high expectations of all. The pupils of White Ash are at the very centre of everything we do. The staff team work with dedication, empathy, enthusiasm and love. These qualities together with their expertise create a truly magical learning environment for our very special young people. Our pupils make coming to school every day an absolute joy.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support our SEN pupils across all phases in school. The successful applicants must be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and be willing to undertake various tasks to support our pupils including: helping within class, assistance at lunchtimes, play duties, toileting and personal care. Our young people have a wide range of complex learning difficulties so a kind and caring attitude is essential.
The hours are 8.45am to 3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is 8.45am to 4.15pm.
As the 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.
This is a fixed term position ending 31/12/2027 with a possibility of extension.
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 19/06/2026 at 9am
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For an informal discussion please contact:
If you would like to speak with someone please call 01254 235772 and speak with the Headteacher
Proposed Interview Date:
30/06/2026
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.
