TEACHING ASSISTANT 2(B) | SPECIALIST COGNITION & LEARNING SUPPORT

Ref

202690

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 5.

Salary

£26847 to £ 29071 This position is part time, term time only, plus inset days.

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

30 hours a week.

Closing Date

12/11/2026.

Location

Burscough Village Primary School, Colburne Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LB (208 on roll)

Tel: 01704 895403

School website: www.burscough.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

At Burscough Village, we want every child to feel that they belong, can succeed and can become increasingly independent.

Due to increasing levels of SEND and the needs identified within pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), we are looking to appoint two skilled, caring and committed Teaching Assistants with particular strengths in cognition and learning: one to work in Year 6 and one to work in Year 4.

This is an important role within our inclusive school. You will work alongside teachers and our SEND team to turn the provision identified within Section F of EHCPs into meaningful, consistent support that helps children access learning and make progress.

You will: •
provide targeted support for pupils with cognition and learning needs; •
deliver structured interventions and adapt support in response to pupils’ progress; •
use strategies such as modelling, scaffolding, explicit instruction, repetition and overlearning; •
support the effective delivery and review of provision identified within EHCPs; •
monitor progress and contribute clear evidence towards individual targets and reviews; •
support children’s communication, emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour; •
work closely with teachers, the SEND team, families and other professionals; •
encourage children to develop confidence and independence, rather than becoming reliant on adult support; and •
contribute fully to the wider life of Burscough Village.

Why Burscough Village?

Our values of Independence, Resilience, Team Work, Respect and Aspire are at the heart of school life.

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, opportunities for professional development and specialist training, and the chance to play an important part in our continuing work to strengthen inclusive provision across our school and nursery.

Above all, we are looking for someone who will see the child before the need, build strong relationships and help our children believe in what they can achieve.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.

The closing date is 12/11/2026 at 9am

Essential Qualifications

holds an appropriate NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent, with Level 2 English and maths;

Desirable Qualifications

First aid qualification

Essential Experience

• has experience supporting pupils with EHCPs, learning difficulties, developmental delay, literacy or numeracy barriers, emotional regulation or relevant SEND interventions;

• understands cognition and learning needs and practical approaches to supporting children with SEND;

• can deliver personalised support while maintaining high expectations;

communicates well and works positively as part of a team.

For an informal discussion please contact:

School Tours: , Friday 6th November - 2pm , Monday 9th November - 4pm , Please contact the school to book a place.

Proposed Interview Date:

20/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 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 www.gov.uk/dbs 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.