Location
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA (249 on roll)
Tel: 01254 231278
School website: www.stmarysoswaldtwistle.co.uk/
Summary
The Governors of Saint Marys RC Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate TA3 to join our team. The successful candidate will work in a mixed Year 3 and 4 classroom and will cover one lunch duty per week (12-1pm).
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) who:
- Can support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Has knowledge and experience of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum
- Shows a keen interest in inclusion
- Has a caring and kind nature
- Has imagination and creativity
- Is adaptable and has initiative
- Provides a safe and secure environment for our children
- Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning
- Has a proven track record and is passionate in developing children to be confident and compassionate
- Has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage children to achieve the best
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We can offer you:
- Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career
- A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community
- A school where you have the opportunity to make a real difference
- Well behaved and motivated children who want to do their best
- Work with a supportive and positive team
- A commitment to your professional development and well-being
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged; please call the school office on 01254 231278 to arrange.
Applications close on Friday 25th September 2026 at 12 noon.
Interview Date: Monday 12th October 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.
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Experience of working with children in KS2
- Commitment to undertake inservice development
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Ability to support and enhance children's learning in a KS2 classroom
- Ability to relate well to children and to parents/carers
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to supervise and assist pupils
- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of Special Educational Needs
- Experience of supporting the ethos and mission statement in a Catholic school
Proposed Interview Date:
12/10/2026
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.
