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TEACHING ASSISTANT TA3

Lancashire County Council Schools

Job Description

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR (217 on roll) Tel: 01282 864362 School website: www.sacredheartschoolcolne.co.uk
The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust alongside The Governors of Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Colne are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school. We are looking for a someone who:
  • Can engage and enthuse our learners through a commitment to outstanding learning
  • Can contribute to the further development of a strong and forward-looking team
  • Is innovative in their techniques to motivate and inspire young people
  • Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
  • Is willing to support the ethos of the school
  • Experienced in behaviour management and emotional support What we can offer you: -
  • Committed students who are positive and keen to learn
  • The opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team
  • Excellent and innovative facilities across the school
  • A comprehensive professional development programme and many opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular activities and whole school initiatives If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 864362 or [email protected] Full details are available from the ‘My New Term’ website Education Job Search | Find Teaching, https://mynewterm.com 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.
  • NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable
  • Level 2 or equivalent in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
  • HLTA Qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Experience of working in a Primary School environment
  • Experience of Administrative work
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Experience in working with SEN children
  • 29/06/2026
    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.

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