TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Lancashire County Council; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Bleasdale School in Carnforth is seeking caring, enthusiastic and resilient individuals to join our team supporting pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. The role is part-time, term-time only, with hours from 09:00 to 15:00, 28.35 hours per week, and a pro-rata salary based on the full-time equivalent.

We provide an exceptional induction programme, ongoing SEND training and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Experience with children

Education

Childcare qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Location Bleasdale School, 27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RG (84 on roll) Tel: [phone] School website: www.bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk Summary Term time only, 28.35 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 15:00 PM (hours negotiable), 5 days per week, 20 minutes lunch unpaid

Salary: Grade 3 pt. 3-4, £24,796 to £25,185 per annum FTE – Term Time Only – Actual Salary £16,064.86 to £16,316.88 (pay award pending)

Closing Date: 9:00 AM on 16th October 2026 Shortlisting: 16th October 2026 Interview: 20th October 2026

Join our Outstanding specialist school and become part of a passionate team dedicated to helping children and young people with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties achieve their full potential. At Bleasdale School, every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference through supporting pupils to develop communication, independence, confidence and lifelong learning skills.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient individuals who share our belief that every child can succeed. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, work in a care or support role, or are looking to develop a career in specialist education, we offer an exceptional induction programme, ongoing SEND training and opportunities for professional growth. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do. As one colleague commented, "Wonderful place to work where I feel valued and supported," whilst another shared, "Love, love, love working here. Really proud to be a member of staff."

At Bleasdale, every member of staff plays an important role in transforming lives. As part of our supportive and committed team, you will help pupils develop the communication, independence and life skills they need for the future. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to develop your skills and want to work in a school where staff are valued and supported, we would be delighted to receive your application.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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.

The closing date is 16/10/2026 at 9am

Essential Experience

• Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

For an informal discussion please contact: For an informal discussion, please contact our Deputy Headteacher on [e-mail] Proposed Interview Date: 20/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation 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.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.