Teaching Assistant Level 3

St John's C of E Primary School; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St John’s CE Primary School in Blackpool is seeking a TA3 to support classroom provision and assist pupils with learning. The role is temporary until July 2027, 27.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a salary of £17,043.41 per year based on hours worked.

The successful candidate will be supported by the SENCO and senior leaders and will receive regular training. The school is a Church of England primary in the town centre, offering a welcoming ethos and professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• Support classroom provision as TA3.
• Willingness to work term-time only.
• DBS check, references and verification of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in class and support individual pupils.
• Collaborate with SENCO and senior staff to implement plans.
• Participate in training and development provided by the school.

Skills

Positive attitude

Passion for children

Flexibility

Adaptability

Caring

Reflective practice

Child-first approach

Job description

Contract- Temporary until July 2027

Hours- 27.5 per week Term Time only

Salary - £17,043.41 per annum based on hours and weeks worked.

The Governors of St John’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint a TA3 to support the classroom provision. We are looking for somebody who is positive, passionate about children, is both flexible and adaptable, caring, reflective and able to put the needs of the child first.

The successful applicants will be supported by the SENCO and Senior Leaders and will receive regular high-quality training and support. The job may involve working in to support individual pupils with learning difficulties depending on the applicant’s experience.

Our school is a popular Church of England Primary School, serving a community in the town centre of Blackpool. We can offer you well‑motivated and responsive children, a strong team of staff and governors who are committed to taking the school forward and a welcoming Christian ethos which underpins everything that we do. The school is committed to the professional development of all staff.

Please visit our school website for more information about our school. St John’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

Interviews will take place w/c 21st September 2026