Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2B

Location:

Haslingden High School And Sixth Form, Broadway, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 4EY
(1547 on roll)

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Summary:

We are currently seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic individual to temporarily work within our learning support faculty. We are looking for someone who would describe themselves as a team player, as possessing a positive mindset and someone who will maintain a solution focussed approach. A sense of humour, a smile and empathy for young people and colleagues are all essential characteristics needed to be successful in this post.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to reading your application.

Temporary position for 12 months from September 2026.

In addition, the successful applicant will be required to work in the Learning Support Faculty as well as supporting other students during lessons.

Haslingden High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and takes its statutory duties and responsibilities in this context very seriously. We fully expect everyone working in or on behalf of the school to share our commitment. As such, this post is subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and references. Please note that 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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis. For an informal discussion please contact:
Richard Brennand  Proposed Interview Date: 16/07/2026

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The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

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

Equal Opportunities:
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice.

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.