Teaching Assistant Level 3

198614

Number of Posts 1

Grade Grade 6

Salary £28,142 to £32,061

Term Part-time

Perm / FTC Permanent

Hours 32.5 hours a week

Closing Date 06/01/2026

Location Burnley St James' Lanehead Church Of England Primary School, Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NH
(279 on roll)

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School website www.s

Summary The Headteachers and Governing Board of St James' Lanehead C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.

• Enthusiastic and committed with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Motivational and inspirational towards student achievement
• Capability to improve outcomes for children across the school
• Passion for reading and contribution to sport, music and the arts
• Understanding of the SEN code of practice
• Ability to challenge more able pupils
• Willingness to promote our school mission statement “Our church school seeks to inspire each individual to flourish, grow and learn with Jesus at the heart of all we do”
• Confidence to cover classes when the teacher attends meetings or is out for PPA time

We offer a welcoming, attractive and well-resourced learning environment with motivated and happy learners. Every individual in the school has the opportunity to flourish, including staff through access to skilled training and professional development. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and we pride ourselves on being a family that includes pupils, parents and the governing board.

Hours of work are 8.45 am until 3.45 pm Monday‑Friday with a half‑hour lunch break. Half an hour is spent each day at lunchtime running activities for children on the yard.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy, complete the application form attached.

This position is part-time, term‑time only. The salary quoted is full‑time equivalent; if successful, the salary will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

• NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent), relevant to the post

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

• Experience of administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour is desirable.

Proposed Interview Date: 14/01/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Applicants may be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information will be handled confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. Applicants may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or request a copy.

Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑offenders available from the recruiting manager.