Location
Clifton Primary School, Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3PY (211 on roll)
Tel: 01253 727664
School website: www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are an inclusive, ambitious mainstream primary school with high aspirations for all learners. Alongside our main school and preschool, we are proud to have developed Butterfly Class an innovative, teacher-led SEND provision supporting children across EYFS and Key Stage 1 with autism and speech and language needs. This provision is a vital and growing part of our school community, designed to provide specialist, nurturing support while ensuring children remain connected to the wider life of the school. We are now seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants (TA2 and TA1) to join our dedicated Butterfly Class team.
These positions are temporary until March 2027, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am 3:15pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to work within a highly supportive, skilled team focused on delivering tailored provision for children with autism and speech and language needs.
The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting pupils learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence. Working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo, you will help create a structured, nurturing and engaging environment that enables every child to thrive.
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.
Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 13/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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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.
