TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B
- Silverdale, Lancashire Carnforth, Lancashire
- £25,183-27,269 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
School website:SummaryWe also welcome applications from those interested in reduced part-time hours (minimum 15 hours per week).
Please note that the salary will be pro-rated based on the number of hours worked. If you would like to be considered for this option, please indicate your preferred weekly working hours on the application form.Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2B 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 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.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 aspiring TA1 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 and we look forward to receiving your application.Term time only 32.5 hours per weekMonday - Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm (half hour lunch unpaid)Salary: £25,183 to £27,269 per annum FTE - Term time only - Actual Salary £18,703.94 to £20,253.25 (pay award pending)Closing Date: 11:00 AM Monday 29 September 2025Shortlisting: Monday 29 September 2025Interview: Wednesday 8 October 2025Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of admin work
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Lancashire County Council