Teaching and Learning Special 1:1 Support Assistant (Level 2)

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

Job summary

St Paul’s RC Primary School in Feniscowles, near Blackburn, is seeking two Teaching and Learning Special 1:1 Support Assistants (Level 2) to support the class teacher. Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427, 30 hours, fixed term until 31 August 2027, term time.

You will be organised, proactive and committed to our Catholic ethos, safeguarding pupils, and working with families. The school offers a caring environment, ongoing professional development and a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Fixed Term contract ending 31/08/2027.
• Part-time, 30 hours per week, term time.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• Assist with the operational management and ethos of the school.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Leadership

Safeguarding

Job description

Teaching and Learning Special 1:1 Support Assistant (Level 2)

location_on St Pauls RC Primary School

location_on St Pauls RC Primary School 02/10/2026

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

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

Job Title: Teaching and Learning Special 1:1 Support Assistant (Level 2)Grade/Salary: Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427
Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract Type: Fixed Term, End date: 31/08/2027
Contract Terms:30.00 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 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.

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 3pm
Shortlisting: Monday 5th October 2026
Interviews: W/b 8th October 2026

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.