Pendle Community High School And College, Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF
Tel: 01282 682260
School website: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk
Pendle Community High School and College (PCHS&C) is an outstanding, co‑located community special school providing high‑quality education for young people aged 1119 with a broad range of learning needs. Our 163 students present with a variety of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, speech, language and communication needs, and physical, medical, or sensory challenges.
We are seeking to appoint a number of Casual Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to join our dedicated team and support learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who is committed to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.
Since moving into our purpose-built accommodation in 2008, and through our close co-location with a mainstream secondary school, PCHS&C offers a vibrant, inclusive, and enriching environment. Our unique setting allows students to access a wide range of social, academic, and community-based learning opportunities.
The successful candidates will join a highly committed, forward‑thinking, and dynamic staff team that works collaboratively to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students, their families, and carers.
For further information about our school and college, please visit our website: www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk. Additional supporting documents are available to download.
Informal pre‑application visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged on request.
Application forms are available to download from our website or by contacting:
[email protected]
Completed applications must be submitted electronically to the same email address.
Please note: A Level 2 qualification in English is essential, and a Level 2 qualification in maths is desirable for this post.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.
The closing date is 06/11/2026 at 12 noon
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Debra Grogan (Headteacher)
20/11/2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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.
