Location
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU (806 on roll)
Tel: 01254 233458
School website: www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join a very successful English department as a specialist Teaching Assistant Level 3.
The successful applicant will work with the English teaching staff in a collaborative way in meeting the curriculum needs of pupils and would be expected to:
- Plan and implement teaching and learning activities to individuals and groups.
- Undertake Library lessons with KS3 pupils in collaboration with the Library Manager
- Undertake cover supervision for whole classes in the English Department
- Please see the job description for full details of the responsibilities of the post.
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 9am 06/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or above, or equivalent,
- Level 2 or above qualification in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, or equivalent
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and assist pupils
- knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Please see the person specification for full details of the requirements of the role
Desirable Experience
- Please see the person specification for full details of the requirements of the role
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.
