Teaching Assistant

4 days ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom St Aidan's CofE Primary Academy Full time £15,000 - £25,000 per year

Level 2 OR 3 Teaching Assistant

32.50 hours per week, Part Time

Fixed Term for 1 Year 

Term Time Only Weeks

St Aidan's is a Church of England Primary Academy which is at the heart of the local community of Mill Hill, Blackburn. We were judged as Good across all areas by Ofsted in February 2025.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 OR 3 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis. You will join our team working with challenging educational and socially disadvantaged children to achieve the highest possible standards whilst preparing all of our students to lead successful lives.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to join our vibrant primary academy as we continue our journey towards outstanding. As a member of the Cidari Academy Trust we work alongside other schools to continue to raise standards whilst preserving a very distinctive Christian ethos.

We can offer you:

  • An exceptionally visible and supportive SLT
  • Friendly, supportive staff who work positively together
  • Policies that promote staff well being
  • The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment
  • Good opportunities for personal and career development
  • Motivated and experienced Governing Body and Central Trust Team
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
  • Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements
  • Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings
  • Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
  • Cycle to work scheme

Job Requirements:

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
  • A level 2 qualification (or above) in children's learning or a related subject
  • Ability to work with the class teacher to deliver excellent teaching and learning
  • Ability to support learning on a class, 1:1 or group basis
  • To embrace and support our clear Christian values underpinning school life
  • Able to accompany groups on trips and visits
  • Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
  • Work with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
  • Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
  • Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability

Can you offer us:

  • Well-developed communication skills;
  • A commitment to continuous improvement;
  • Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;
  • Willingness to be involved in school life;
  • A commitment to our Christian ethos.

If so, we would like to hear from you.

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

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 12pm

Proposed Interview date: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th December 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Education - 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.

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.

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