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Level 2 OR 3 Teaching Assistant
32.50 hours per week, Part Time
Fixed Term for 1 Year
Term Time Only - 44.67 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:
1. An exceptionally visible and supportive SLT
2. Friendly, supportive staff who work positively together
3. Policies that promote staff well being
4. The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment
5. Good opportunities for personal and career development
6. Motivated and experienced Governing Body and Central Trust Team
7. Local Government Pension Scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
10. Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements
11. 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
12. Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
13. Cycle to work scheme
Job Requirements:
14. GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
15. A level 2 qualification (or above) in children's learning or a related subject
16. Ability to work with the class teacher to deliver excellent teaching and learning
17. Ability to support learning on a class, 1:1 or group basis
18. To embrace and support our clear Christian values underpinning school life
19. Able to accompany groups on trips and visits
20. Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
21. Work with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
22. Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
23. Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
Can you offer us:
24. Well-developed communication skills;
25. A commitment to continuous improvement;
26. Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;
27. Willingness to be involved in school life;
28. 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.
Safeguarding Statement
St Aidan's Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.