Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3AA (1282 on roll)
Tel: 01282 506200
School website: www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk/
Blessed Trinity RC College is a busy, over-subscribed, 1,250 place 11-16 establishment. We have an amazing, purpose built school, enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities within a bright, modern facility.
The school is located in extensive grounds and is situated close to Burnley Town Centre. The school is easily accessed from across the region by bus, train and car and is located just five minutes’ drive from the M65, Junction 10.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our already established nurture team. The main duty of the role will be to lead intervention programmes with small groups of pupils, to work with teachers in a collaborative way, to meet the social and curriculum needs of pupils, and to support pupils who display challenging behaviour or are vulnerable to social, emotional, academic or behavioural exclusion.
We are looking for someone who: -
• Has experience and the willingness to undergo training
• Is confident in supporting vulnerable pupils
• Is friendly and approachable
• Is a solid team player
• Has the skill-set to work independently
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• Has planning, organisational and IT skills
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and will have a flexible approach to the tasks they undertake. The position will be ideally suited to someone with previous experience working within a busy school environment.
If you feel you have the skills required, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to find out more about the position please contact Stacey Morris, HR Assistant, on 01282 506200 or
[email protected]
This position is 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.
CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Full details and application forms are also available from our website: www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 24th April 2023
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Blessed Trinity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
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.