Teaching and Learning Assistant (Level 2)

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s RC Primary School invites applications for two Teaching and Learning Assistants (Level 2) to support the class teacher. The role is a fixed-term contract ending 31 August 2027, 17.5 hours per week in the mornings during term time.

Salary Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. You will be organized, proactive and committed, helping deliver lessons and contribute to a caring Catholic ethos while safeguarding pupils and supporting families

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in daily teaching tasks and manage classroom routines.
• Assist with the implementation of learning activities and resources.
• Safeguard pupils in line with school policies and promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Teaching and Learning Assistant (Level 2)

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427, Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience

St. Paul's RC Primary School
Preston Old Road
Feniscowles
BB2 5EP

Job Title: Teaching and Learning Assistant (Level 2) x2Grade/Salary: Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427, Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experienceContract Type:Fixed term, End date: 31st August 2027
Contract Terms: 17.5 hours (Mornings), Part time, Term time
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September 2026
Required From: ASAP

The Governors of St Paul’s Roman Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, committed, enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to support the class teacher.
You will play a key role in the operational management of the school and embody our school values and ethos. You will be organised, proactive and ambitious, ensuring our children and their families are at the heart of all your decisions.

St Paul’s can offer you:

• A caring family school with its ethos rooted in Catholic principle.
• Happy, friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children
• Good opportunities for continuing professional development
• Good partnerships with parents and carers, the local community and the Local Authority
• A school situated on the outskirts of Blackburn with good motorway links and based in a semi-rural setting.
• Excellent resources and facilities.

In return, we are seeking someone who:-

• Has excellent organisational, communication and leadership abilities
• Has the ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operations
• Is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Will safeguard our pupils in line with our ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy’.
• Has a good sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills.

We warmly encourage visits to the school to have an informal discussion with staff regarding this exciting role.

St. Paul’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and pre‑employment checks.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.