Specialist Support Assistant 1:1

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Specialist Support Assistant 1:1 job summary

We are advertising two 121 vacancies following successful application for educational health care plans, for children in our school. They each offer an exciting opportunity for colleagues looking to join our school as well as securing a role to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

The roles are advertised for the “child’s time at our primary school” or for ‘the life of the EHCP’. These roles are therefore fixed term contracts. For the roles advertised we expect, these children with the support recommended, will leave our schools in Year 6 but can’t guarantee that. One of the children is in Early Years Foundation Stage, the other in early Key Stage 2.

The two roles advertised require each successful candidate to show a strong knowledge and understanding of the SEN code of practice. They require an understanding of cognition and learning and the need for academic support as well as an understanding of communication and language needs as well as emotional regulation. The two positions advertised are unique to the child, year group and location and if you require further information on the profile of each role.

Both positions require the successful candidate to mix support, engagement and interaction with the child in one to one, small and large group settings, both inside and outside of the classroom. The roles are not simply about focusing on the development of one child, but include care for the wider class group and the whole school community.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed to meet our SENDCO and other members of our school SEN team.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd February 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Interview dates: Friday 27th February 2026

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade C - scale point range 5 to 6
Salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed term for the life of the EHCP or whilst the child remains on roll in the school (one child is currently in EYFS and the other is currently in Lower Key Stage 2)
Hours: 20 per week, Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-catholic-academy

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