Location
St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Rawtenstall, Hollin Lane, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HT
Tel: 01706 215893
School website: www.stpaulsrawtenstall.co.uk
Summary
The Governors of St Paul's CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant (level 2a). The post is for 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Working the hours of 8.30am - 3.30pm. We would be looking for the successful candidate to join us from September 1st 2026.
We are a successful, happy and welcoming school community with a positive and caring Christian ethos. We are looking for individuals with excellent people skills who can nurture and support our children with their learning and to live by our school ethos 'To encourage one another and build each other up'. Duties, under the supervision of the teaching staff, will involve implementing learning activities for individuals and groups, monitoring pupil progress and establishing strong, supportive and constructive relationships with children and their parents. Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs across all primary phases is desirable.
See job description and person specification for further details. Candidates need to have high expectations and be able to deliver excellent teaching and learning opportunities. The school will provide an effective team of colleagues to support and further develop the successful candidates both personally and professionally. You will be working in a caring and forward thinking environment where staff wellbeing is a real focus. The children are well behaved and polite and are keen to learn.
The post will initially be for a fixed term contract until 31/08/2027 but there may be the possibility to make the role permanent at the end of the contract, subject to budget review.
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.
Please note that this is closing at 12 noon on 9/7/2026
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to grade C or above
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Desirable Qualifications
- Paediatric First Aid
Team Teach
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
Experience of supporting pupils with diverse needs
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Desirable Experience
- Have experience of working with SEND pupils within a classroom setting
Knowledge and understanding of child development
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For an informal discussion please contact:
The school office on 01706 215893
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.
