Location
Salterforth Primary School, Cross Lane, Salterforth, BB18 5UD (102 on roll)
Tel: 01282 812223
School website: salterforthprimary.co.uk
Summary
Class teaching assistant - Across Key Stages.
The Governors of Salterforth Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant with recent experience to join our dynamic, team. Salterforth Primary School is a small school with a big heart: a school where children, staff, parents and governors are actively involved in the children's education, We firmly believe it takes a village to raise a child. We strive to create a happy, healthy environment where our children can excel in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a teaching assistant who is flexible and able to work in all key stages. We are looking to appoint someone with energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for school life.
We can offer:
- A positive, caring and inclusive ethos
- Amazing children with a drive to achieve
- A dedicated and hard-working staff team
- A supportive and effective Governing board
The successful candidate will:
- Be a hardworking and dedicated teaching assistant
- Be passionate about children's learning
- Have a proven record of exceptional classroom practice
- Be committed to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos
- Have extremely high standards of themselves and their pupils
- Have determination, energy and ambition
- Be a committed team player who demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to take an active role in school life.
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.
Please note, the hours advertised are for academic year 2026-2027 and are subject to review each academic year with a standard minimum hours contract in place.
The closing date is 12 noon 10/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of primary school age
- Experience of working in relevant key stages (EYFS / KS 1 / KS2)
Desirable Experience
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the School Business Support Officer on: 01282 812223
Proposed Interview Date:
15/07/2026
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.
