TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2A in Burnley

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Ref 199069

Number of Posts 1

Grade Grade 4.

Salary £13.05 an hour (£25,185 to £25,989)

Term Full-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required ASAP.

Hours 37 hours a week.

Closing Date 30/01/2026.

Location Whitegate Nursery School, Victoria Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TG (75 on roll)

Tel 01282 772283

School website www.whitegate.org

Summary: Whitegate Nursery School has recently expanded to include under two provision and we are now looking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing practitioner to join our committed team in our under 2\’s classroom.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Desirable Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or above qualification ?appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• Essential Experience: Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Desirable Experience:
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
  • Experience of Administrative work
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Interview Details

Proposed Interview Date: 05/02/2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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.