Teaching and Learning Special 1:1 Support Assistant (Level 2)Council

St Paul’s RC Primary School
Preston Old Road
Feniscowles
BB2 5EP

Job Title: Teaching and Learning Special 1:1 Support Assistant (Level 2)
Grade/Salary: Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427
Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract Type: Fixed Term, End date: 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 30.00 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Required From: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

The Governors of St Paul’s Roman Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, committed, enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to support the class teacher.

You will play a key role in the operational management of the school and embody our school values and ethos. You will be organised, proactive and ambitious, ensuring our children and their families are at the heart of all your decisions.

St Paul’s can offer you:

• A caring family school with its ethos rooted in Catholic principle.
• Happy, friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children
• Good opportunities for continuing professional development
• Good partnerships with parents and carers, the local community and the Local Authority
• A school situated on the outskirts of Blackburn with good motorway links and based in a semi-rural setting.
• Excellent resources and facilities.
• In return, we are seeking someone who:-
• Has excellent organisational, communication and leadership abilities
• Has the ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operations
• Is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Will safeguard our pupils in line with our ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy’.
• Has a good sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills.

We warmly encourage visits to the school to have an informal discussion with staff regarding this exciting role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 3pm
Shortlisting: Monday 5th October 2026
Interviews: W/b 8th October 2026

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 3pm on the closing date shown above, via email to [email protected] or by post to St. Paul’s RCP School, Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn. BB2 5EP.

St. Paul’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and pre-employment checks.

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: Part time - Term time