Vacancies

Teaching Assistant Level 3

(Skilled DT support and general class support)

Pendle Community High School and College (PCHS&C) is an outstanding, co-located, community special school for students with generic learning difficulties. We currently have 165 students on roll (ages 11 -19), with a variety of special educational needs including autistic spectrum disorders, speech, language and communication needs, and physical, medical and/or sensory needs.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to primarily support a class of students within school and/or college and to support the DT (Workshop). The successful candidate will have experience of using a variety of tools and equipment for woodworking and demonstrate the ability to complete general DIY and maintenance jobs as part of a planned Programme of Study at the College Vocational Education Centre.

Pendle Community High School and College moved into new purpose-built accommodation in 2008, where it is co-located with a mainstream secondary school. Our school and college both therefore provide an exciting and enriching environment, with a range of opportunities for social and educational inclusion.

The successful candidate would be joining a highly committed and dynamic staff team making a real difference to the lives of families, carers and young people with special educational needs.

For more information about Pendle Community High School and College, please see our school website www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk and the additional information attached.

Informal, pre-application visits may be arranged.

Completed application forms must be submitted electronically to dsaxton@pchs.lancs.sch.uk

Please note as a requirement of this post that a GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English & Maths and NVQ Level 3 Childcare or equivalent qualification is essential for this role.

Application Pack

CLOSING DATE: Friday 12th June 2026

Proposed interview date: w/c Monday 29th June 2026 TBC

Application Form – Support Staff

SHORTLISTING: Friday 12th June 2026

Casual TA2b – Gardener

Pendle Community High School and College (PCHS&C) is an outstanding, co-located, community special school for students with generic learning difficulties. We currently have 165 students on roll (ages 11 -19), with a variety of special educational needs including autistic spectrum disorders, speech, language and communication needs, and physical, medical and/or sensory needs.

We are seeking to appoint a Casual TA2b/Gardener to undertake general gardening and maintenance of specified areas at our Vocational Education Centre, as directed by school management.

Pendle Community High School and College moved into new purpose-built accommodation in 2008, where it is co-located with a mainstream secondary school. Our school and college both therefore provide an exciting and enriching environment, with a range of opportunities for social and educational inclusion.

The successful candidate would be joining a highly committed and dynamic staff team making a real difference to the lives of families, carers and young people with special educational needs.

For more information please see the additional information attached. Informal, pre-application visits may be arranged.

Completed applications must be submitted electronically to dsaxton@pchs.lancs.sch.uk .