Location: Westwood Primary School, Westwood Road, Clayton-le-woods, Chorley, PR5 8LS (189 on roll)
Tel: 01772 628051
School website: www.westwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Summary: Westwood Primary School is a successful school with a friendly, dedicated team who value the positive relationships developed within the school and wider community.
We are looking to appoint an experienced professional to join our successful KS1 team. The role will involve providing specialist support for an autistic child in Year 1 therefor experience of 1:1/ SEN support is required. New members of the team are well-supported through an induction programme and professional development opportunities.
This role is 28.75 per week working the following pattern: 8.45am-11.45pm, LUNCH, 12.45pm-3.30pm. This post will be Level 3 (Grade 6) – pro rata, term time only. The contract will be fixed term until 31st December 2026 with the possibility of a permanent contract after this date. The closing date is 12.00pm Friday 24th March and interviews will take place Wednesday 29th March.
Please note the quoted salary £24054 to £ 27852 is Pro Rata
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply please email office@westwood.lancs.sch.uk for an application form.
At Westwood, we put the welfare and safeguarding of our pupils as the highest priority; successful candidates will require enhanced DBS, identity checks and satisfactory references.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Essential Qualifications
- Qualified at Level 3 or substantial experience in similar role
- Maths and English Level 3 / GCSE
Essential Experience
- Experience of supporting SEND pupils in a school setting
Proposed Interview Date :29/03/2026
Equal Opportunities statement 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.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 9 months
Part-time hours: 28.75 per week
Salary: £24,054.00-£27,852.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clayton-le-Woods: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Expected start date: 03/04/2026
