Job Description

| Salary £27,269 to £31,067 Per Annum, Pro Rata | Permanent, Part Time 26 hours per week | Burnley |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Grade 6) - ELCAS Day Unit Burnley General Hospital

Grade: 6 SCP 11-19

Salary: £27,269 to £31,067 Pro-Rata (Term Time Only)

Employment Terms: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 26 hours across 4 days (currently Monday to Thursday)

Service Area: School Improvement

Team: Lancashire Hospital Education Service

Location:

The ELCAS Day Unit at Burnley Hospital

This is part of the East Lancs Child and Adolescent Service (ELCAS, formerly CAMHS)

Area 3 Level 2, Casterton Avenue, Burnley BB10 2PQ

We are looking for:

The Education Team is looking to appoint a flexible and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join its forward thinking and innovative team.

Information:

The ELCAS Day Unit provides assessment and treatment of the mental health needs of children and young people. The Education Team, as part of the Day Unit, work closely with clinical colleagues and professionals from other agencies, therefore, the ability to work collaboratively is essential. The Team delivers an in-centre timetable and outreach work, to mainly pupils of secondary age and a very small number of pupils of primary age.

The educational provision at the Day Unit is provided by Lancashire Hospital Education Service (LHES).

Essential Qualifications:

Level 3 (or above) qualification in a child/young person related subject

Level 2 (or above) qualifications in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment supporting learning

Desirable Experience:

Experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

How to Apply:

Please click 'Apply Now' below and complete al your information. You must complete the standard LCC Application Form for Support Rolesand attach this to your application, under the CV section. You will not need to submit a CV, however please ensure the application form is completed in full.

Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 26 June 2025

For informal discussion please contact Deborah Lawrence 07789927973

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your Application Form, to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification

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