Teaching Assistant Level 1 or Level 2B (Depending on Experience)

Bleasdale School; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bleasdale School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2B/1 to join a dedicated team at this Outstanding school. The role supports pupils aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, and severe learning needs, promoting independence and progression in daily school life.

The post is term-time only with 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, ensuring a stable, supportive environment and opportunities for career development within a trusted

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 1 or Level 2B (Depending on Experience)

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

Salary:Grade3pt.3-4, £24,796to £25,185per annum FTE – Term Time Only –Actual Salary£16,064.86 to £16,316.88(pay award pending)

Closing Date: 9:00 AMon 21 st September 2026

Shortlisting:21 st September 2026

Interview:24 th September 2026

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Teaching Assistant Level 2B Role Details

Term time only 32.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday,8:45AM–15:45PM(30 minutelunch unpaid)

Salary: £25,989 to £28,142 per annum FTE – Term time only – Actual Salary: £19,302.57 to £20,901.65(pay award pending)

Shortlisting:21 st September 2026

Interview:24 th September 2026

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Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2B/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, an outstanding 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 is a standalone day school for pupils aged 2-19 and 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 current or aspiring Teaching Assistant 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.

For additional information including a job description and job specification, please visit the Lancashire School Jobs Teacher Vacancies website via this link: https://schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk/

Required ASAP Hours per week: 35, Full year contract Working hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11am to 6:30pm (1/2 hourunpaid break) Tuesday & Thursday: 10:30am to 6pm (1/2 hourunpaid break) During the school holidays, hours can be amended to 8am to...