teaching assistant 2b sen

Ref

198490

Number of Posts

2

Grade

Grade 5 SCP 6-11.

Salary

£25989 to £ 28142 This is the full time equivalent so will be prorata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

Hours

30.5 hours a week.

Closing Date

04/12/2025.

Location

Mayfield Specialist School, Gloucester Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3HN (130 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

We are looking to appoint 2 hardworking, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistants, with experience in SEN. They will join a well-established team of professionals, who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We offer a staff uniform and wellbeing initiatives. If you feel you have the skills we are looking for, and you want to join our forward thinking school in providing the best opportunities for all our students, we would like to hear from you. We are an all age Special School for pupils and students. We cater mainly for pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning needs. In addition we have a number of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

We are a growing school, with 132 pupils, but we pride ourselves in making a big impact on the lives of our children and their families. The ideal applicants will have had prior experience in supporting pupils with special needs in a special or mainstream setting, in addition to supporting general classroom duties and in the hydrotherapy pool, under the supervision of the pool manager. Important note: please read the supporting pupils with Medical Conditions in Special Schools annex.

The hours are 09:00am-16:00pm (Monday's) and 09:00am - 15:30pm (Tuesdays- Fridays).

The full time salary is therefore pro-rata from 37 full time Hours to 30.5 part time hours and from full year working to term time plus Inset days.

The pro-rata salary starts at £18,591-£20,131.

Closing date is 09:00 am 4th December 2026

The start date is , subject to satisfactory references & Oh pre-placement questionnaire and Enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in
• English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom or service environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of using Tapestry
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school and speak with Claire Crabtree.

Proposed Interview Date:

10/12/2025

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.