Teaching Assistant Level 1 Closing date

Teaching Assistant Level 1 Permanent Closing date 13/08/2026

Hillside is a Special School & College for children and young adults with autism. We have 117 students ranging from age 4 to 18 years on roll. We encourage a happy and professional culture and seek highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge. We believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.

School support staff have the advantage of working term time only with salary paid over 12 equal months – perfect for parents of school age children or if you enjoy extended summer travels.

We have 3 permanent vacancies for start from 01/09/2026. There is also a vacancy for a temporary TA1 to cover a period of Maternity leave. Calculating term time only and just 27.5 hours per week, the actual starting salary is £16,737.

The working pattern is usually Monday to Friday 9:30 to 15:30, however this may be adjusted up to a half hour earlier if needed.

More Information about our school and requirements of new staff applicants can be found on our website at

• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• An opportunity to work towards higher qualifications to assist your progression. Hillside works alongside Nelson & Colne College, who visit Hillside to provide tuition support if you wish to follow a Level 3 qualification whilst you work.
• Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support staff have 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to the School's health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP phone & video consultations, Counselling and Physio programmes if there is a medical need.
• To 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 you will be expected to assist the pupils and support the Teacher during the school day.
• To abide by the Code of conduct

Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties.

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Mathematics/numeracy
• Experience of working with or caring for children/young people with special needs
• Experience of working with children from 4 – 18 years

Please refer to the job description for a fuller range of duties. The full advert can be found on either the school’s own website or the LCC vacancies page.

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

Ribchester Road, Longridge,
Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB