Sir John Thursby Community College Β· Burnley, North West
Female Teaching
Assistant 2a/2b (dependant on experience)
(with personal
care duties)
32.5 hours
per week (8:15β15:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week
1 permanent
post, 1 temporary post to cover maternity leave
To start 1st
September 2026
βWe are
characterised by how we treat our peopleβ
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum
focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of
ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the
development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic person,
with the skills and ability to support students and establish positive
relationships to promote excellent learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team,
committed to ensuring our young people are safe, healthy and supported to
achieve.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to
contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all
staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our
students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our
recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and
are proud to be part of our school.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who will:
Assist
in the specific medical/care needs of pupils, including intimate personal care
such as toileting/changing Develop
positive relationships with students to assist their progress and attainment Implement
structured learning activities, monitor and review pupil achievements relating
to their targets Model
ambition, respect, belonging, hard work and a good sense of humour
Due to the personal care
requirements of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the
successful applicants to be female.