Teaching Assistant 2(b)
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1JD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9606b548-1c7a-450a-a7af-3ea5770229a9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Ability tooperateat a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
Ability to relate well to children
Ability to work as part of a team
Good communicationskills
Ability to supervise andassistpupils
Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Flexible attitude to work
What the school offers its staff
Barden Primary School offers:
• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, hardworking and proud of their school.
• A dedicated and talented staff team who work collaboratively and supportively.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.
• A committed Governing Body with ambition for the school and its future.
• A modern, purpose-built environment with outstanding facilities
• A strong ethos of care, creativity and aspiration where both children and staff are encouraged to flourish.
• The opportunity to shape and lead SEND and inclusion provision at an exciting point in its development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Ability tooperateat a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
Ability to relate well to children
Ability to work as part of a team
Good communicationskills
Ability to supervise andassistpupils
Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Flexible attitude to work
What the school offers its staff
Barden Primary School offers:
• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, hardworking and proud of their school.
• A dedicated and talented staff team who work collaboratively and supportively.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.
• A committed Governing Body with ambition for the school and its future.
• A modern, purpose-built environment with outstanding facilities
• A strong ethos of care, creativity and aspiration where both children and staff are encouraged to flourish.
• The opportunity to shape and lead SEND and inclusion provision at an exciting point in its development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.