Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BA (1504 on roll)
Tel: 01200 423118
School website: www.crgs.org.uk
We are seeking to appoint a temporary, term time only Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our outstanding 11-18 school from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our successful student support team and to establish positive, supportive relationships with students.
As part of our steadfast commitment to educating young people, we place great emphasis on pastoral care and guidance. Our student support provision has evolved greatly in recent years and we have established a strong and dedicated team to support our students. The successful candidate will provide support in the general welfare, personal, social and classroom care of students with special educational needs. The role will primarily be at our Main School working with students in key stage 3 and 4 or at our Sixth Form with post-16 students. You will join our existing student support team and work closely with pastoral staff to support students.
The student support team comprises of senior pastoral staff, Heads of Year, SENDCO, Student Support Managers, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistants working across both sites. The team is committed, enthusiastic and caring and we very much look forward to welcoming you in joining our team to support, develop and enhance our current provision for young people. You will require excellent communication skills, resilience, enthusiasm and an ability to act on your own initiative to develop positive relationships with students.
As a school we are committed to continuous staff development and relevant training will be made available, where required, to the successful candidate. The hours of work will be for the benefit of the school and are expected to be 31.25 hours per week, term time only: 9:00am and 3:45pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute break for lunch.
Please download the application pack from our website: http://www.crgs.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/ . Completed application forms can be submitted by email to [email protected] accompanied by a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the letter you should indicate the reasons for your interest in the post, together with a brief outline of how your previous training and/or experience has prepared you for this position. Please note that whilst CVs can be submitted as additional information, they will not be accepted as an application on their own.
If you have any queries or would like an informal, confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]. If you apply and have not heard from us within 4 weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 25th June 2026, interviews are expected to take place week commencing 29th June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
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.
