Ashton Community Science College is a Good School. (Ofsted 2023)
We are looking for dedicated, skilled and ambitious professionals to join our learning support department as we expand our team within school. The post is paid on Grade 5, for 31.67 hours per week, term-time plus two days. The FTE salary is £25989 - £28142, pro-rata £19006 - £20580.
Our SEND provision has 4 key elements, and we anticipate successful candidates potentially working across all areas.
(1) Mainstream provision for students with EHCP or identified SEN needs
(2) Unit for SLCN students
(3) SERF for deaf students
(4) BUDi facility for students who require additional support as they move towards being more secondary school ready.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference; to take a role in supporting the learning of students with special educational needs so they can participate fully and positively in learning and school life. Some of these students will have Education Health Care Plans, whilst others will have needs identified by school.
Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated professional who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners. If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications
- Previous experience of working with secondary age children in education, health or social services
- Excellent communication skills with families, carers and students
- Knowledge of procedures, practices and techniques for behaviour management
- Experience of supporting students in building self-confidence, self esteem and resilience as learners
- An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards
If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff.
ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line checks will be carried out on short-listed candidates.
Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies
Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Monday 22nd June 2026 to [email protected]
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.
Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time. Start date 1st September 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.
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.
