Learning support level 3

Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,795.73-£27,110.32

Learning support level 3 job summary

We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspirational

Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Focussing on English and Maths interventions

Required from September - 37 hours per week, Term Time only.

Parklands High School is a popular and high-achieving school with an excellent reputation in the local community. We are committed to improving outcomes for all our students and levels of achievement have increased markedly over the past few years, along with many other key aspects of the school’s provision. As an ever developing school, we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, committed and well organised Teaching Assistant. The suitable candidate will have a proven record in supporting and assisting in the learning of students with SEND or those in need of additional support, in a range of ways across the curriculum including: in-class support. We are looking for a person who can interact well with students, must be able to engage them, inspire and generally enjoy education. In a demanding and fast moving environment, it is really important that you are able to build and maintain a rapport with students. You would be joining a small, but highly effective department, with a passion for SEN and determination to ensure excellent outcomes for all students who require support.

The successful candidate must be adaptable to any changes in the future development of both the school and the role, and be willing to take part in training relevant to the post and other administrative tasks as required. They must also be aware of confidentiality requirements and Health & Safety issues. Parklands staff benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare, we are part of the cycle to work scheme (from April 2021) and have out of hours access to our new Fitness Suite facilities.

For further information about the role, please contact Lisa Williams, SENCO lwilliams@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available from our school website

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June, interviews week commencing 22nd June 2026. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parklands High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parklands High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parklands-high-school-pr7-1ll

Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.

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