Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Crosshill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosshill School in Darwen is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support the class teacher across the full planning cycle, including preparation, organisation, and management of classroom resources.

The post involves learning, care and support for pupils, including those with SEND, under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo, and assists in promoting positive pupil conduct and maintaining an orderly, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Support learning, care and support programmes for pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Promote positive pupil conduct and maintain an orderly, supportive learning environment.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher, the SENDCo, or external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher throughout the full planning cycle, including the preparation, organisation, and management of classroom resources.
• Enrich curriculum learning during the school day and, when necessary, outside of standard school hours.

Job description

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

Job details

Salary Grade E, SCP 9-15, Actual Salary: £21,270.26 to £23,432.57 per annum

Crosshill School

Salisbury Road

Darwen

BB3 1HZ

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Grade/Salary: Grade E, SCP 9-15, Actual Salary: £21,270.26 to £23,432.57 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday, 20th September 2026
Required From: ASAP

We are seeking a committed and capable Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher throughout the full planning cycle, including the preparation, organisation, and management of classroom resources. The role also requires contributing to the enrichment of curriculum learning both during the school day and, when necessary, outside of standard school hours.

The successful candidate will undertake learning, care, and support programmes for pupils, including those with individual or special educational needs. This work will be carried out under the direction of the class teacher, the SENDCo, or relevant external professionals, with the aim of ensuring all pupils are able to access learning effectively.

In addition, the post holder will assist the class teacher in promoting positive pupil conduct and in maintaining an orderly, supportive, and purposeful learning environment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The 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.