Special Support Assistant

Layton Primary School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5hrs a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: 26403 - 28142
• Pay scale: Grade D
• Hourly rate: £13.68 - £14.58

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Level 2 qualification or equivalent, or relevant experience

- The successful candidate will also need to have proven skills in Literacy and Numeracy with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English.

- Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety

- Requires knowledge and procedures for supporting personal and learning activities;

-Experience of dealing with pupils with challenging behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

- An environment where you can be challenged to improve every day in a collaborative working environment

- Bespoke CPD; a sincere desire to develop each and every individual

- Inspirational and outstanding colleagues

- A generous pension scheme

- Access to wellbeing and counselling/GP/legal services for you and your family

- Free car parking; cycle-to-work scheme

- Subsidised catering and free refreshments

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

Shortlisting will take place following the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted by email and will be invited to interview on 13th July 2026.

Tours of the school are available so please contact us to arrange a date and time, to book a place please email recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk

Please be advised that Layton Primary School does not inform candidates when they have not been shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within five days of the shortlisting date, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Good luck with your application; we look forward to reading it and potentially welcoming you to the team one day!

Commitment to safeguarding

Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, a dbs check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches (e.g., social media) will be completed for shortlisted candidates. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Layton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Layton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01253 392179
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/layton-primary-school

Layton Primary School in Blackpool is a large, high-achieving, state-funded community school for children aged 5–11, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. It caters to a diverse community and known as an Apple Distinguished School, it integrates 1:1 iPad technology to foster independent learning, resilience, and curiosity through a "5Rs" framework (Resilience, Risk-taking, Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness, Relationships).

Arranging a visit to Layton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk.

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