Location
Bacup Thorn Primary School, Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, OL13 8EF (259 on roll)
Tel: 01706 874027
School website: www.thorn.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are a busy, inclusive school and work hard to engage all children in their learning to develop their independence and resilience. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our team.
The successful applicant will:
- Have responsibility for working with a group of children
- Cover classes when required
- Work under the direction of the class teacher
- Work using their own initiative
- Commit to CPD opportunities
- Commit to extra-curricular activities where possible
- Ensure the highest possible standards in education for young children
Previous experience of working in a school is desirable and we are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated Teaching Assistant with high expectations of the children and themselves. You will join a team that is passionately committed to harnessing the educational potential of all our children whilst encouraging them to engage in daily life with increased confidence, self-esteem and independence.
You will work 27.5 hours per week, Term Time only plus 1 week (additional hours may be available with regards to supporting extra-curricular activities).
The salary range is £28,142 - £32,061 full time equivalent (actual pro rata salary range is £17,686 - £20,149).
Visits to school are actively encouraged, please telephone the school to make an appointment. Please note these visits will be within the school day to allow applicants to see how the school works.
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.
The closing date is 12 noon 17/06/2026.
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.
