Teaching Assistant (TA2)

Teaching Assistant - TA2  13 hours / week, term time plus 2 days INSET, as required. 

Salary - SCP 4-6, FTE £25,185 - £25,989 FTE salary per annum

Actual pro-rata salary:  £7,560 - £7,801 per annum

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

Closing date for applications:   17.10.2025

Interviews:  Week Commencing 20.10.2025

All information can be found on the school website: www.bowlandhigh.lancs.sch.uk

For an informal discussion please contact Helen Dakin, Operations manager on 01200 441374 hdakin@bowland.atctrust.org.uk or Hilary Kellow, SENCO hkellow@bowland.atctrust.org.uk

Application forms must be submitted via SamPeople Recruit

Achievement through Collaboration Multi-Academy Trust  is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Bowland High is a co-educational secondary academy based in Grindleton, near Clitheroe in Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.

Bowland High overlooks the River Ribble and Pendle Hill from an elevated position.

Values and vision

Bowland High believes that because it is a small school, it is much easier for staff to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual students and to monitor their progress. The secondary school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High prides itself on being a school founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

Ofsted report



“All pupils progress to further education, employment or training as a result of exceptional careers advice and guidance. Staff give wholehearted support to pupils to enable their transition to the next stage of their lives. Pupils are taught to respect people from other backgrounds and to treat people fairly. They are actively encouraged to make a positive contribution to society. As a result, they are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain. Staff training programmes encourage staff to be reflective practitioners, always looking to further improve.”

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



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.