Teaching Assistant Level 3

Colne Park High School, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,142.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

To work, under the direction of the class teacher and other appropriate staff, in assisting in and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the learning process. The post holder will work in classes, or other appropriate locations with access to support and guidance, supervising groups and /or individual pupils.

To work collaboratively with teachers and others to meet the personal, social and curriculum related needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or bilingual needs. To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum plan to:

implement teaching and learning activities to individuals and groups of students

undertake supervisory cover for classes as appropriate

establish - supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider school community

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have robust Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

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

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 Colne Park High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 989 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Colne Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colne-park-high-school

Why choose Park High School?
• Park High School is an ambitious, happy, and vibrant place to work with a family of supporting colleagues who are committed to promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• A strong team of staff who work together with a common goal.
• Quality First teaching is at the core of everything we do.
• Every student is entitled to experience a variety of teaching and learning styles which enable them to achieve their full potential and be the best they can be.

The Pennine Trust
The Pennine Trust is a vibrant, cross phase multi academy trust which was jointly established by three primary schools and one secondary school in 2018. We are committed to high quality professional development and a strong commitment and approach to the development of people at all levels of the organisation. Working at the Pennine Trust offers:
• A strong culture driven by values
• A supportive Central Trust Team who believe that through strong collaboration, all children within our trust will have better outcomes
• High quality professional development opportunities
• A commitment to providing every child with the best possible start in life
• Exceptional curriculum and pedagogy in all our schools
• High quality pastoral care and support

The right candidate will be totally aligned with our values, embrace our behaviours and play a full part in fulfilling our mission: Creating Opportunity, Inspiring Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow.

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