Location
Clitheroe Edisford Primary School, Edisford Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2LN (212 on roll)
Tel: 01200 422239
School website: www.edisford.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school team. This is a full-time position working 30 hours per week, supporting pupils across the school and working closely with teaching staff to help children achieve their full potential.
We are open to appointing either a TA2b or TA3 candidate, depending on experience, qualifications, and the strengths of the successful applicant. The role will involve supporting teaching and learning within the classroom, working with individuals and small groups of pupils, and helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about supporting childrens learning and wellbeing
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work effectively as part of a dedicated team
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
In return, we can offer a welcoming school community, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
We welcome applications from candidates who are motivated, positive, and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.
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
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Evidence of recent professional development relevant to supporting teaching and learning
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
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Desirable Qualifications
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
- Additional training or qualifications in SEND, speech and language, behaviour support, or intervention programmes
- First Aid qualification
Experience or training in phonics programmes and/or early reading support
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Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children in a school or educational setting
- Ability to support pupils effectively within the classroom and in small groups
- Good communication skills
- Organised, reliable and able to use initiative
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting pupils wellbeing
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of delivering interventions or targeted support programmes
- Confidence in supporting behaviour management strategies
- Ability to adapt learning activities to meet pupils individual needs
- Experience across different key stages
Knowledge of current educational practices and strategies to support learning
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Proposed Interview Date:
04/06/2026
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.
