Location
St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA (582 on roll)
Tel: 01772 783074
School website: www.st-cecilias.co.uk
Summary
Teaching Assistant Level 2B - 30 hours per week
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St Cecilias RC High School, an outstanding and popular oversubscribed school.
Due to an increase in pupil numbers and building expansion we are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will work under the direction of the Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO to support a variety of in-class and extra-curricular activities.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident around children
- Friendly and approachable
- A solid team player
- Has excellent communication skills
- Has the ability to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
- Has planning and organisational IT skills
The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school across all year groups, with a strong reputation for excellence, care, and community.
During our most recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025), the school was judged Outstanding for Personal Development. Inspectors commented:
Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They enjoy the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them well. Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. They are happy here.
In our Catholic Schools Inspection (November 2024), St Cecilias was graded Outstanding in all areas. Inspectors also recognised that:
The exemplary quality of relationships between all members of the community has created a family atmosphere in which every person is highly valued. The pastoral care and well-being for all students, especially those who are most vulnerable, is of a very high standard.
We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
- Free, confidential counselling
- Financial and wellbeing coaching
- Menopause and nurse support
- 24/7 GP access
- Stress coaching and physiotherapy
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit
St Cecilias is more than a workplace. It is a community built on care, professionalism, faith and mutual respect a place where staff feel valued, supported and proud to belong.
The closing date is 24/06/2026 at 12 noon
The interview date is w/c 29/06/2026
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
For an informal discussion please contact:
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.
