Location
Albany Academy, Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY (734 on roll)
Tel: 01257 244020
School website: www.albanyacademy.co.uk
Summary
ALBANY ACADEMY
Teaching Assistant 2
required ASAP
Scale 4 (£26,403 to £28,142 pro rata)
32 hours Part-Time
Term time + 5 days (195 days)
We wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Pupil Support team.
Albany Academy is a highly successful and popular 11-16 school situated in Chorley, Lancashire. With 727 students currently on roll, the school provides an excellent education within a nurturing and caring environment where every student is well known by every member of staff. As part of Albany Learning Trust, we benefit from being part of a tight-knit, all through school trust.
The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time:
- Our current Ofsted report recognises the school as being good with outstanding behaviour and safety.
- The school is an active member of several local and national networks and is frequently a source of support for other North West schools.
- The successful candidate will be offered a package of induction and support as well as excellent professional development.
The successful candidate will:
- support the progress and achievements of individuals and groups of learners.
- be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths.
- be flexible, reliable and willing to undertake any necessary training and who can adapt to changes in their role.
If you would like any further information please send your questions to Emer Taylor SENCO via the [email protected] email.
Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website www.albanyacademy.co.uk/vacancies
Apply online by the closing date of midday, on Monday 29th June 2026, to: [email protected]
Interviews will take place on 3rd July 2026
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.
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 or 3 Certificate or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/ Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Desirable Qualifications
- Educated to degree standard
Duke of Edinburghs Award
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to build effective working relationships with students and adults
Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all students
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Desirable Experience
- Additional qualifications or experience of working with children with SEMH, ASC or SLCN.
First Aid Certificate
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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.
