teaching assistant l2b and ppa cover l3

Ref

167689A

Number of Posts

1

Grade

5 and 6.

Salary

£25989 to £ 32061

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(ASAP after interview to

Hours

13 hours a week.

Closing Date

09/01/2026.

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Location

Kelbrook Primary School, School Street, Kelbrook, Barnoldswick, BB18 6UD (99 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

Kelbrook Primary School is a happy, thriving and popular school in a village location, close to the towns of Barnoldswick and Colne. We are looking for an organised and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our happy and friendly team. We have a strong sense of community and aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential. This is a varied and interesting role, where no two days are the same. The TA2 aspect of the role is as a Learning Support Assistant across classes as required. The TA3 aspect is to provide whole class cover with another TA when the Class Teachers are on PPA. This PPA cover will involve the teaching of ICT, following our planned curriculum.

This post is an exciting role required from January 2026. The breakdown of the post is as follows:

Role

• Learning Support Assistant in Class - Pay Rate TA2b - 4 hours 30 minutes
• Lunchtime welfare support - 3 hours - TA2b
• PPA cover - 5 hours 30 minutes - TA3

Please note the post is term time only (38 weeks) and the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

You will be expected to show initiative and adopt a flexible approach to your work. The successful candidate will be expected to deal efficiently with small groups, individuals and the whole class. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and hardworking, and would enjoy the challenges and rewards of working in a school.

Previous experience of working in a school is essential.

Hours of work: Tuesday to Thursday 8:45am – 1:00pm.

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 9th January 2026.

Completed application forms are to be sent to

To have an informal discussion about the post or to arrange to visit our wonderful school, please contact the Headteacher via the school office on

Shortlisting: Monday 12th January 2026 (invites to interview will be by email)

Interviews: Week beginning Wednesday 14th January 2026

Start date: Monday 23rd February 2026 or ASAP

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS which will be required of all candidates.

Applications should be made using the attached form, along with a covering letter.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English A - C (or equivalent)
  NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a TA post
  Ability to plan and lead activities independently

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children with SEN
  Confidence in the delivery of IT

For an informal discussion please contact:

Should potential candidates wish to come and view the school and have an informal discussion, please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time. , Tel: , email:

Proposed Interview Date:

14/01/2026

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 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 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.