Teaching Assistant

Bowland High, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,185.00 - 25,989.00

Teaching Assistant job summary

Role: Teaching Assistant L2

Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 4-6), £25,185 - £25989 FTE per annum, pro rata £18,900 - £19,503 pa

Hours: 32.5hour per week

Contract Type: Temporary, Term time plus two days INSET

Positions: 5

Welcome to Bowland High School

We have an excellent opportunity for a successful candidate to be able to work in our fantastic school amongst a team of dedicated staff and with pupils who are keen and ready to learn. As our Ofsted inspection in December 2022 pointed out: ‘Pupils at Bowland High enjoy coming to school, pupils feel happy and safe, the curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, pupils behave well in lessons and are eager to learn and pupils are focused and attentive in their learning.’

If you want to work in a school where investment in staff development is strong, where pupils are polite and respectful and in a location of outstanding natural beauty then this could be the job for you. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a growing department as the school increases in numbers.

Mrs Fielden- Head teacher

Our school:

• A highly successful and oversubscribed specialist school

• High academic achievement

• Innovative, modern and exciting learning environments

• Spectacular rural location

• A strong sense of community, in a safe and caring environment

• Supportive and dynamic work teams

The person:

• A team player with good communication skills

• The ability to work with autonomy in a helpful and diplomatic manner

• A sound understanding of a school environment 

• A strong sense of professional integrity 

• The ability to adapt to a wide range of duties

Our promise:

• A commitment to professional development

• A highly supportive SEND Team 

• A Senior Leadership Team that is receptive to fresh approaches and innovations

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

Closing date for applications:   19.06.26 12 noon

Interviews:  Week Commencing 22.06.26

All information can be found on the school website: www.bowland.tctrust.org.uk For an informal discussion please contact Janet Sharpe, Office manager on 01200 441374 jsharpe@bowland.atctrust.org.uk or Hilary Kellow, SENCO.

About Bowland High School

Bowland High is a co-educational secondary academy based in Grindleton, near Clitheroe in Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.

Bowland High overlooks the River Ribble and Pendle Hill from an elevated position.

Bowland High believes that because it is a small school, it is much easier for staff to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual students and to monitor their progress. The secondary school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High prides itself on being a school founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

About Achievement through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

At Achievement through Collaboration - we do what it says on the tin! We collaborate to achieve.

We collaborate because we believe that every child has the right to a powerful education, an education that they value and are proud of, an education that can genuinely shape a positive future for themselves and for society.

We collaborate because we know that education has the power to transform lives for the better.

We collaborate because we know that meaningful collaboration between professionals and between schools can accelerate the positive impact a great education can have.

If you share our values and are committed to ensuring that our children have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and character to shape future success, we look forward to hearing from you!

Jane Chambers 

Chief Executive Officer

Our commitment

We are committed to:

• Safeguarding and putting children at the heart of everything we do. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, including on line checks. 
• Supporting flexible working for all roles and welcome applications from those who wish to work flexibly.
• Eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We are committed to a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment and we strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel they achieve, belong and collaborate.  
• Supporting colleagues - we offer a wide range of staff benefits available to all colleagues working within our family of schools.

Due to the nature of this role, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires enhanced DBS certificate/barred list check. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

If you have any difficulties accessing our recruitment portal or completing the application form please contact 01924 907319.

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

Achievement through Collaboration Multi-Academy Trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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 Bowland High

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bowland High website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bowland-high-clitheroe

Values and vision

Bowland High believes that because it is a small school, it is much easier for staff to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual students and to monitor their progress. The secondary school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High prides itself on being a school founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

Ofsted report

“All pupils progress to further education, employment or training as a result of exceptional careers advice and guidance. Staff give wholehearted support to pupils to enable their transition to the next stage of their lives. Pupils are taught to respect people from other backgrounds and to treat people fairly. They are actively encouraged to make a positive contribution to society. As a result, they are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain. Staff training programmes encourage staff to be reflective practitioners, always looking to further improve.”

Bowland High is a co-educational secondary academy based in Grindleton, near Clitheroe in Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school. Bowland High overlooks the River Ribble and Pendle Hill from an elevated position.

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