TEMPORARY LEVEL 2A TEACHING ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

LNB Commercial Capital; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Blackburn is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children with additional SEND needs. The role involves working closely with the class teacher to enhance learning opportunities and ensure quality provision. This fixed-term position is part-time, starting from September 2025, and requires relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Previous Teaching Assistant role.
• Maths and English qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional SEND needs alongside the class teacher.
• Uphold school values and support extra-curricular activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher for continuity of learning.

Skills

Support children with SEND

Build strong relationships

Enhance learning opportunities

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent

Maths and English qualifications (Level 1 or above)

Job description

Ref

196482

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4 SCP 4-6

Salary

£24404 to £25183 Pro-Rata

Term

Part-time

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract

Required

(1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026)

Hours

28 hours 45 minutes per week

Closing Date

02/07/2025

Location

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, Rishton, Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HT (148 on roll)

Tel: [phone]
School website: www.st-charles.lancs.sch.uk

The children, staff, and governing body of St Charles RC Primary are looking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Teaching Assistant who will be a role model for our children and support them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This position is to support children with additional SEND needs, working alongside the class teacher to support quality learning provision and meet the specific needs of individual children.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos, and strong behaviour policy.
• Have experience supporting children with SEND.
• Have a passion for supporting the learning and development of children and be willing to undertake additional training.
• Build strong and positive relationships with the children, class teacher, and families.
• Enhance the learning opportunities for the children.
• Welfare Assistant duties are included within this role.
• Work closely with the class teacher to ensure continuity of learning and quality first teaching.
• Be committed to whole school life and support extra-curricular activities and school events.

This will be a fixed-term contract for one year, subject to funding, starting from 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible after this date.

The role is 28 hours and 45 minutes per week (8:45 am - 3:30 pm), including lunchtime cover with a split lunch break.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 02/07/2025.

Essential Qualifications:

• Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
• Maths and English qualifications (at least Level 1 or above)

Desirable Qualifications:

• First Aid
• Safeguarding
• Prevent training
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Essential Experience:

• Previous Teaching Assistant role
• SEND support experience and basic knowledge

Desirable Experience:

• Supporting children with additional needs
• Experience working with other agencies to support children

For an informal discussion, please contact the school to arrange a visit or ask questions.
Proposed Interview Date: 09/07/2025

Equal Opportunities Statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation: The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. All information will be handled confidentially in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice, available at www.gov.uk/dbs. Lancashire County Council has policies on handling DBS information and recruiting ex-offenders, available from the recruiting manager.