Teaching Assistants (TA2 and TA3)
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6619bc64-8e63-416c-b08f-9beafc54c1ee |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Attainments
Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification
4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English
Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB
HND, Degree or other further qualifications
Training, Experience and Knowledge
Understand the needs of children with SEND
Experience of working with SEND children in education
Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs
Experience of working with children in KS3 / KS4
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants
Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum
Experience of basic administrative tasks
Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid
Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role
Experience of exams invigilation
Personal Skills and Attitudes
Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children
Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic
Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
Be a team player with the ability to work independently
Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach
Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD relevant to the post
Suitability to work with children and young people
Ability to use computers and educational software packages
What the school offers its staff
West Craven is a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16 years which serves this local Lancashire/Yorkshire community.
Barnoldswick is located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with both Leeds and Manchester drivable in just under an hour. Preston, Skipton and Bradford are easily commutable and the town is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bronte Country and the Forest of Bowland. The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the Fylde Coast are all a short drive away.
Our vision is to create a culture and ethos which promotes high aspirations and expectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students to love coming to West Craven, love learning and love being part of the academy family. The vision involves educating the whole child; our academy motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in the life of the academy and the opportunities beyond the classroom.
As an academy at the heart of the community we want close links with our feeder primary schools, local businesses, colleges and training providers. The school is on a programme of rapid transformation and improvement. As part of Pendle Education Trust since 2016, the future of the school is bright.
By joining the West Craven High School family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. We have regular staff training and dedicate time to continuing professional development and staff wellbeing. Our culture is about always looking at how we can share best practice with each other and improve together.
We collaborate with our colleagues at Colne Primet Academy as well as the three primary academies in our Trust family and have the support of the Pendle Education Trust core team for functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance.
Commitment to safeguarding
https://www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding+and+Child+Protection&pid=58
Qualifications and Attainments
Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification
4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English
Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB
HND, Degree or other further qualifications
Training, Experience and Knowledge
Understand the needs of children with SEND
Experience of working with SEND children in education
Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs
Experience of working with children in KS3 / KS4
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants
Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum
Experience of basic administrative tasks
Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid
Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role
Experience of exams invigilation
Personal Skills and Attitudes
Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children
Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic
Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
Be a team player with the ability to work independently
Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach
Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD relevant to the post
Suitability to work with children and young people
Ability to use computers and educational software packages
What the school offers its staff
West Craven is a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16 years which serves this local Lancashire/Yorkshire community.
Barnoldswick is located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with both Leeds and Manchester drivable in just under an hour. Preston, Skipton and Bradford are easily commutable and the town is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bronte Country and the Forest of Bowland. The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the Fylde Coast are all a short drive away.
Our vision is to create a culture and ethos which promotes high aspirations and expectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students to love coming to West Craven, love learning and love being part of the academy family. The vision involves educating the whole child; our academy motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in the life of the academy and the opportunities beyond the classroom.
As an academy at the heart of the community we want close links with our feeder primary schools, local businesses, colleges and training providers. The school is on a programme of rapid transformation and improvement. As part of Pendle Education Trust since 2016, the future of the school is bright.
By joining the West Craven High School family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. We have regular staff training and dedicate time to continuing professional development and staff wellbeing. Our culture is about always looking at how we can share best practice with each other and improve together.
We collaborate with our colleagues at Colne Primet Academy as well as the three primary academies in our Trust family and have the support of the Pendle Education Trust core team for functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance.
Commitment to safeguarding
https://www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding+and+Child+Protection&pid=58