Our Lady's Catholic College, Lancaster, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX (988 on roll)
Tel: 01524 66689
School website: www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk
The governors of this very successful Catholic comprehensive school are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to support pupils experiencing various learning difficulties in the classroom.
This role will be primarily based within The Ark, our specialist SEMH intervention provision, which supports pupils to build confidence, resilience and readiness for reintegration into lessons. While initially situated in The Ark, the postholder may also be deployed to a mainstream classroom Teaching Assistant role should the needs of the school require.
30 hours per week Term Time Only + 1 week
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 (TBC)
Completed application forms should be emailed to
[email protected]. C.V.s will not be accepted as applications
For further information about the role applicants are welcome to contact the Inclusion Manager, Richard Teasdale, by email:
[email protected]
Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.
Applicants are asked to note that references may be taken up before shortlisting.
This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 22/06/2026 by 9am
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.
