Teaching Assistant 3

St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8SU

17 days remaining to apply

Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Term time: Term time only plus 5 Inset Days 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday – Friday (32.5 hours)
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 6 (point 11-19 pro rata - term time only plus 5 Inset Days)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

The Governors are looking to appoint a motivated, child-centred Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our highly sought-after primary school. The role will initially be based in Year 6, although support may be required across all year groups, from EYFS to Year 6. This is a permanent position.

You would join a friendly team of dedicated staff who ensure our children ‘grow as one to be their best’ and are committed to excellent outcomes for our children. Our pupils live up to high expectations of behaviour and are polite and well-mannered.

We are looking to recruit a highly-motivated, reliable individual who is a positive role model and is adaptable to the needs of our school.

Successful Candidates must have/be:

Recent and relevant TA experience working across Key Stages
High expectations of children’s achievement
Sound knowledge of curriculum expectations and assessment
The ability to be flexible, show initiative, be reliable and enthusiastic
Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
The ability to form good relationships with children and staff
Excellent behaviour management skills
A practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Other information Please read the Role Profile for full details. Please note that we can only accept the CES Application forms to apply for this position (CES Support Staff Application)

Please send completed job application forms to office@st-jamesless.lancs.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the CES Application form for Support Staff Application

Closing Date: Friday, 27th November 2026 @ 12 noon

Shortlisting Date: Monday, 30th November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). 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 www.gov.uk/dbs 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

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

A dedicated team of teachers and staff
A supportive and effective Governing Body
Positive, motivated, happy pupils, who enjoy learning and are very well behaved
An excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a clear vision for Catholic education
Excellent relationships with our parents and community.

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.