Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3)Council

Lower Darwen Primary School
Milking Lane
Lower Darwen
Blackburn
BB3 0RB

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3), dependent on experience. 
Grade/Salary: Grade D, SCP 5-8, £26,350 to £27,629 or Grade E, SCP 9-15, £28,072 to £30,925 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday, 9th October 2026
Required From: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Lower Darwen Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and committed team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping children to achieve their potential and who can make a positive contribution to teaching and learning across school.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other colleagues to support pupils' learning, progress and wellbeing. The role will include working with individual pupils and groups, delivering planned learning activities and interventions, supporting assessment and monitoring progress, and helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Preferably holds a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent;
• Has experience of working with children in a school or educational setting;
• Can work confidently and independently with individuals and groups of pupils;
• Has high expectations of children's learning, behaviour and achievement;
• Can deliver planned learning activities and targeted interventions effectively;
  Can observe and monitor progress and provide useful feedback to teaching staff;
• Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills;
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional conduct;
• Works well as part of a team and is also able to use their own initiative; and
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to making a difference to our children.

In return, we can offer:

• Wonderful children who are keen to learn;
• A welcoming, supportive and hardworking staff team;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A positive and inclusive working environment; and
• The opportunity to play an important role in the continuing development of Lower Darwen Primary School.

The pro rata pay equates to: 

• Level 2, Grade D, SCP 5-8, pro rata £19,908 to £20,880.
• Level 3, Grade E, SCP 9-15 pro rata £21,209 to £23,365.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01254 55639 to arrange a visit.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 9am on the closing date shown above, via [email protected]. 

Shortlisting will take place on the same date as the vacancy closes. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 13th October 2026.

Please note CV applications will not be considered. 

Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and in accordance with the KCSIE 2025 recommendation (Part Three, Safer Recruitment) an internet search will be conducted.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions. 

Position type: Part time - Term time