Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox access

Job summary

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy in Blackburn is seeking an Intervention Teaching Assistant with welfare responsibilities to support literacy and numeracy interventions and to assist with welfare duties. The role requires strong communication with children, teachers and families, and a flexible approach to meet individual needs.

The post is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, term-time only (44.67 weeks per year), with 18.75 hours dedicated to teaching support and 5 hours

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• High level of communication with children and adults.
• Ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• Can-do attitude.
• Commitment to happiness, well-being and progress of all at the school.

Responsibilities

• Model excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand how children learn and adapt approaches.
• Lead interventions for small groups in literacy and numeracy.
• Support children with SEND.
• Liaise with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Team collaboration

Can-do attitude

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Intervention Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities

18.75 hours - Teaching Assistant

5 hours - Welfare

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Term Time Only, 44.67 weeks per year

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.

Guided by our vision:

“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”

We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to model excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Have a good understanding of how children learn

• Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children

• Lead interventions for small groups of children in literacy and numeracy

• Support children with SEND

• Be committed to raising standards

• Be able to liaise closely with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community

We can offer:

• Term-time hours

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school

• Good opportunities for personal and career development

• An inclusive and caring ethos

• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family

• Lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities

• Committed and dedicated staff

• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family

• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

• Cycle to work scheme

The right candidate will have:

• The essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.

• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.

• A can-do attitude.

• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Please ensure that you refer to the job description as only those applicants with the essential required experience will be considered for shortlisting.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office.

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at Midnight

Proposed Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026 (subject to change)

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above 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 & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.