Teaching Assistant

TA/Learning Support (2a)

Bowland High · Clitheroe · Lancashire

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant 2a

Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 4-6),

Hours: 32.5hour per week

Contract Type: Temporary, Term time plus two days INSET

Welcome to Bowland High School

We have an excellent opportunity for a successful candidate to be able to work in our fantastic school amongst a team of dedicated staff and with pupils who are keen and ready to learn. As our Ofsted inspection in December 2022 pointed out: ‘Pupils at Bowland High enjoy coming to school, pupils feel happy and safe, the curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, pupils behave well in lessons and are eager to learn and pupils are focused and attentive in their learning.’

If you want to work in a school where investment in staff development is strong, where pupils are polite and respectful and in a location of outstanding natural beauty then this could be the job for you. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a growing department as the school increases in numbers.

Mrs Fielden- Head teacher

Our school:

• A highly successful and oversubscribed specialist school

• High academic achievement

• Innovative, modern and exciting learning environments

• Spectacular rural location

• A strong sense of community, in a safe and caring environment

• Supportive and dynamic work teams

The person:

• A team player with good communication skills

• The ability to work with autonomy in a helpful and diplomatic manner

• A sound understanding of a school environment

• A strong sense of professional integrity

• The ability to adapt to a wide range of duties

Our promise:

• A commitment to professional development

• A highly supportive SEND Team

• A Senior Leadership Team that is receptive to fresh approaches and innovations

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

Closing date for applications: 30.10.26 12 noon

Interviews: Week Commencing 02.11.26

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About this school

Bowland High

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good

Pupils: 615
Avg teacher salary: £51,452
Pupil:teacher ratio: 18:1
Academy trust: ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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