Teaching Assistant 2(b) SEND Unit The Nest

Barden Primary School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1JD

23 days remaining to apply

Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £25,989 and £28,142

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Knowledge/skills/abilities

Ability tooperateat a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard

Ability to relate well to children

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills

Ability to supervise and assist pupils

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Flexible attitude to work

What the school offers its staff

Barden Primary School offers:

Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, hardworking and proud of their school.
A dedicated and talented staff team who work collaboratively and supportively.
The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.
A committed Governing Body with ambition for the school and its future.
A modern, purpose-built environment with outstanding facilities
A strong ethos of care, creativity and aspiration where both children and staff are encouraged to flourish.
The opportunity to shape and lead SEND and inclusion provision at an exciting point in its development.

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.