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Student Support Worker (TA2)

Shuttleworth College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week (8am-3pm weekdays) Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5, Point 6-11 £25,989 - £28,142 full time equiv. (Pro Rata Term Time @ 32.5 hours = £19,304 - £20,902)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be required to support students of all abilities over a wide range of subjects; the following skills, qualities and level of experience are therefore essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to students in a calm and engaging manner
• A positive attitude and ability to be an excellent role model
• An awareness of how children learn and progress
• Level 2 qualification or qualified by experience alongside Maths & English GCSE Grade 5 or higher

Previous experience of supporting students within a classroom environment is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to join our dynamic team of support staff and help our students to reach their potential. The role will involve supporting both inside and outside of the classroom, delivering small group interventions and offering one to one support for students with Education Health Care Plans. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with both children and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to give all students access to a broad a balanced curriculum.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Student Support Worker (TA2) Application Pack.pdf - 687 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shuttleworth College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1079 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shuttleworth College website
• Email address: applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282682300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shuttleworth-college

Arranging a visit to Shuttleworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk.

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