Location
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham, St John's Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7BN (226 on roll)
Tel: 01282 771146
School website: www.st-john.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Position: Teaching Assistant 2B
Salary: £25,989 to £28,142 (SCP 6-11)
Details: 30 hours per week, Term time only
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026
The Governing Board at St John the Baptist RC Primary School, Padiham, wish to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant who:
- Will be a friendly team player
- Has the ability to build nurturing and positive relationships with our children
- Can enable our children to be the best they can be
- Has the ability to communicate well with both staff and parents
- Has experience of working with children
- Can support teaching and learning within classrooms
- Is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children
- Will fully support the Catholic ethos of the school and the schools mission statement.
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.
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
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
- English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work
Desirable Experience
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities<
- Time management skills
Proposed Interview Date:
14/07/2026
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.
