Teaching Assistant Level 1

Salary £25,949 FTE, £16,737 pro‑rata starting salary (term‑time only, 27.5 hours per week).

Location:

Hillside Specialist School & College, Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB
(117 students).
Tel:
School website:

Hillside is a Special School & College for children and young adults with autism, offering a personalised approach to teaching. The school encourages a happy, professional culture and seeks highly energetic, motivated staff who embrace challenge and respect the uniqueness of every student.

Suitable for parents or others who prefer a focus on term time work. School support staff are employed only during term time, with salary paid over 12 equal months.

We have two permanent vacancies starting 01/09/2026. Working pattern is usually Monday to Friday 9:00 to 15:00, with possible adjustment up to half an hour later.

More information about our school and applicant requirements can be found on our website.

• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• An opportunity to work towards higher qualifications;
  Hillside works with Nelson & Colne College to offer tuition support for Level 3 qualification while you work.
• Annual programme of in‑house training – all support staff receive 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Free membership to the school’s health and wellbeing services, including wellbeing clinics, nurse support, GP phone & video consultations, counselling and physiotherapy programmes where needed.
• Work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.

• A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
• Under the supervision of the class team, assist pupils and support the teacher during the school day.
• Abide by the Code of Conduct.

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

• Ability to relate well to children.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Experience of working with or caring for children/young people with special needs.
• Experience of working with children aged 4–18 years.

Please note that 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 you need to complete the application form attached.

Address:
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: c.g

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed on an individual basis. Only candidates legally entitled to work in the UK will be considered.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.