Overview
Lancashire County Council
Location: Bleasdale School, 27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RG (58 on roll) Tel: 01524 701217
Post: Teaching Assistant Level 1
Summary: Term time only, 28.35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:00 (hours negotiable), 5 days per week, 20 minutes lunch unpaid. Salary references Grade 3 pt. 3-4, £24,796 to £25,185 per annum FTE; Actual Salary £15,886.32 to £16,135.54 (pro-rata for term time).
Closing Date: 09:00 AM on Monday 29th September 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview: Wednesday 8th October 2025
We welcome applications from those interested in reduced part-time hours (minimum 15 hours per week). Salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked. If applying for reduced hours, indicate preferred weekly hours on the application form.
Thank you for your interest in the post. Bleasdale School aims for high standards for children and staff alike. You will work to help pupils become as independent as possible and support ongoing learning across their school life.
Bleasdale is an outstanding standalone day school specialist catering for children and young adults aged 2-19 years with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and/or autism spectrum condition. The curriculum supports individual learning journeys into adulthood, with multiagency collaboration and specialist facilities such as Hydro-Pool, Rebound, green spaces, and a performance hall.
The school emphasizes a coaching culture and is Ofsted rated Outstanding. It seeks applicants who will contribute to a strong, supportive team and ongoing staff development. This role would suit an aspiring TA1 seeking to advance practice within a collaborative environment.
This vacancy includes safeguarding considerations; in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. CVs are not accepted; applicants must complete the attached application form. This position is part-time, term-time only, with salary pro-rata accordingly.
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). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information will be dealt with confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.
Essential Experience:
* Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable Experience:
* Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
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