St. Mary & St. Joseph RC Primary School
Bennington Street
Blackburn
BB2 3HP
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Grade/Salary: Grade C, SCP 3-5, £24,796 to £25,583 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Terms: 21 hours, Part Time, Term Time (Monday-Thursday)
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Required From: Tuesday, 1st September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our team.
We pride ourselves in promoting a family atmosphere where we know our children as individuals. We create a secure and safe caring environment for all pupils giving them stability, confidence and high self-esteem, which in turn helps them to cope with new situations later on in life. We provide all of our children with a broad and balanced education academically, creatively, socially and morally.
The successful candidate should be highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support the aims and ethos of the school.
You will need to work under the general supervision and direction of the teacher in meeting the needs of the children, and to establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 12pm on the closing date shown above, via [email protected].
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.