TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Lancashire County Council; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bleasdale School in Silverdale, near Carnforth, invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 1. The post supports pupils aged 2–19 with complex needs, contributing to independent learning and inclusive education.

The role is term-time only with a pro-rata salary and a strong, collaborative staff team. With a dedication to highest standards and safeguarding, Bleasdale offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth within a specialist setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils to become as independent as possible through supportive daily activities and encouragement.
• Contribute to a safe and positive learning environment within Bleasdale School.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support individual education plans.

Education

Relevant Child Care 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, 5 days per week, 20 minutes lunch unpaid

Salary: Grade 3 pt. 3-4, £25,949

Closing Date: 9:00 AM on 21st September 2026

Shortlisting: 21st September 2026

Interview: 24th September 2026

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 1 in our school. At Bleasdale School we want someone to join us who strives for the very best for the children and pupils, wants to achieve highly and wants to reach the highest standards for staff and pupils alike. You will have the energy to help our pupils become as independent as they can be through continually asking for the best from all involved in their school life. Bleasdale is an outstanding standalone day school specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bleasdale School caters for children and young adults aged 2-19 years, with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and/or a diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition. Bleasdale pride ourselves on supporting pupils and their families through pivotal transitions of their life from portage, nursery, primary, secondary, Post 16 and beyond. The curriculum has been carefully crafted to support individual learning journeys into adulthood.

Strong multiagency working is weaved into specialist teaching and learning, mirrored by the dedicated school spaces that include: Hydro-Pool facilities, Rebound, Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) green spaces, PE and performance hall (to name but a few). The building holds a strong coaching culture at the heart of what we do supporting everyone to be the best person they can be. Ofsted has consistently reached a judgement that Bleasdale is Outstanding, and Bleasdale is proud to hold strong links to other outstanding providers nationally as well as locally.

This role would be ideal for an aspiring TA1 who wishes to further enhance their practice. You will benefit from a strong supportive team throughout the school, with excellent career opportunities. The school has developed a strong practice of supporting staff to improve and progress. We are interested in what you can bring to our school to benefit our pupils and families. This is an exciting time to become part of the Bleasdale team and welook forward to receiving 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 9am 21/09/2026

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: 24/09/2026

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.