teaching assistant level 3

Ref

198108

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 6 SCP 11-19.

Salary

£28142 to £ 32061 Pro-Rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(05/01/

Hours

32.5 hours a week.

Closing Date

24/11/2025.

Location

Gisburn Primary School, Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4ET (137 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 3 for children in our Oustanding EYFS department. The hours of work are 9am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, 32.5 hrs per week on a variable hour contract, this includes daily lunchtime welfare duties. Our Level 3 Teaching Assistants work with individual pupils and support the whole class as part of their role. They also cover the class when the teacher is out at meetings or on PPA time. If you are interested in this position, please see the attached grade profiles and person specifications.

The Governing Body of this school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all those who believe they have suitable experience and qualifications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted with further details. 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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

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.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above.

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

Working with children in a relevant classroom environment

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Nadine Jackson or email:

Proposed Interview Date:

04/12/2025

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.