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  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 May 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Higher level teaching assistant

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Pay scale

NJC Pay Scale, Grade E, Points 12-17

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Academy

Blackpool Gateway Academy is in Bloomfield Ward, close to Blackpool Football Club, adjacent to Seasider’s Way. It is a two form entry school currently with 351 pupils (2 classes in each year group up to Year 6) catering for pupils from 3-11 years through our nursery provision.

We pride ourselves in the ongoing pursuit of educational excellence with our recent Ofsted inspection judging us to be Good in all areas in May 2022 . We endeavour to work together with parents, governors and the local community to provide high quality care and education through continuous improvement. All children are encouraged to enjoy learning, aim high and show mutual respect for one another through our nurturing culture. We promote independence and hope that all our pupils become ‘life-long learners’. Our core values are embedded through school and help our pupils become respectable citizens of the future.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

  • Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions above 15%.
  • Access to free health support services via an App for all staff to access online GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, stress and anxiety coaching as well as advice on health, finance, legal matters.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free annual flu vaccine
  • Blackpool Council travel discount
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Free eye tests
  • Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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About Blackpool Gateway Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
336 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

Arranging a visit to Blackpool Gateway Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.parr@gateway.fcat.org.uk.

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