Location
Great Arley School, Holly Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH (98 on roll)
Tel: 01253 821072
School website: www.great-arley.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
The Governors of Great Arley School are wishing to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant Level 2B and a temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2B. The positions are 32.5 hours per week. Great Arley School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 years with a wide range of learning and complex needs.
We currently have 104 pupils on roll. The posts are term-time plus 5 INSET days to be paid pro-rata (this is a total of 39 weeks per year).
The hours of work will be 8.30am to 3.30pm. All staff in school are expected to be flexible, in order to be able to meet the needs of all pupils.
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 Governors are therefore looking for enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistants, who preferably have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date: 9 am 24/06/2026
Proposed Interview Date:
03/07/2026
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.
