Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 3)Council
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS)
West Park Road
Blackburn
BB2 6DF
Job Title: Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3
Grade/Salary: Grade 6a, Point 11-16, FTE: £29,069, Pro-rata: £22,226.90, Hourly rate: £14.90
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 35 hours, Full Time, Term time
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September
Required From: ASAP
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
We are seeking to appoint a Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our Secondary School team. The post requires providing differentiated support across the curriculum to meet pupil’s special educational needs.
The main purpose of the role is to lead and support pupils with SEND in their education. To use sound knowledge and experience of working with Secondary School pupils to help in their learning.
Knowledge and experience of supporting pupils, together with excellent IT and assistive technology skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.
A Support Staff application form is available via the link below and must be sent along with a covering letter to arrive by noon on Wednesday 16th September 2026 to [email protected].
Apply via: https://www.qegsblackburn.com/information/vacancies/.
Please note CV’s cannot be accepted.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This 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 and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Position type: Full time - Term time