TEMPORARY YEAR1/2 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref

187012A

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 5 Scale 6-11.

Salary

£26847 to £ 29071

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(04/01/2027 to 17/12/2027 (subject to Maternity leave)) .

Hours

17.5 hours a week.

Closing Date

13/11/2026.

Location

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School, Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2AL (347 on roll)

Tel: 01200 423539

School website: www.pendle.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Clitheroe Pendle Primary School are looking for a qualified Teaching Assistant to join our very happy and very proud school to cover for Maternity Leave.

The post will involve supporting children in a mixed Year 1 / 2 class , in the role of general classroom teaching assistant . We look forward to hearing from you if:

• you relate well to children of all abilities and are committed to promoting progress

• you enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team

• you have good communication skills

• you are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies

• you have energy and a sense of humour

• you are able to readily adapt to the ever changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner.

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.

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.

Closing Date: 12 Noon 13/11/2026

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are encouraged to visit our school and discuss the role further. Please contact: Wendy Nunns (Headteacher) or Sally Long (bursar) on 01200 423539. (Please note we are on half term from 19th Oct - 2nd Nov) , Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. ,

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.