TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Lancashire County Council; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Marsh School in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA1) on a permanent contract with 30 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days, across Holly and Willow Campus. You will support pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties aged 2 to 19. A DBS check is required.

Desirable: ICT competence and GCSE English/Maths at grade C or higher; applications welcomed from those developing a career in education.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be highly motivated and committed to working with pupils with SEND.
• Desirable ICT competence.
• Desirable GCSE English and Maths at grade C or higher.

Skills

Motivated

SEND experience

ICT

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C)

Job description

TA 1 Post

We are looking to increase our amazing staff team.

Permanent Variable hours, working 30 hours per week, (guaranteed minimum of 3 hours) term time plus 5 INSET days.

Red Marsh School is an outstanding special school across two campuses, which caters for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties aged 2 to 19 years old. In this role you will be working in a dynamic and forward thinking team. Experience of working in an educational setting supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour and personal and social development is desirable. However, we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in developing a career in education, are highly motivated and committed to working hard as part of our school team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will share the schools values and purpose and be prepared to work at either Holly or Willow Campus. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. If you feel you have the skills and experience, as outlined in the TA1 permanent job description, we look forward to receiving your application.

Essential experience

Candidates must be highly motivated and committed to working with pupils with SEND.

Desirable experience

It is desirable that candidates are competent in the use of ICT.

It is desirable that candidates have a minimum of Grade C in English and Mathematics.

Equal Opportunities statement

Red Marsh School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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.

Location: Thornton Cleveleys Red Marsh School, Holly Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH (139 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.redmarsh.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 09:00am Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interview- TBA

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

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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