Specialist Support Assistant Level 3

Christ The King Catholic Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 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: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

Specialist Support Assistant Level 3 job summary

Thank you very much for your interest in the Level 3 Specialist Support Assistant role at Christ the King. The role will be based in Key Stage 2 initially until July as the classroom support assistant whilst supporting pupils within the class that have additional needs, although this may change next academic year. The position is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance.

The role advertised requires the successful candidate to show a strong knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn most effectively, an ability to support pupils who need additional support accessing this curriculum, an understanding of communication and language needs as well as an ability to support emotional regulation. There is also an expectation that this role may be called upon to deliver cover supervision across the school, on a short term/emergency basis. This is not a “cover supervisor” role, but from time to time classes are covered by this role in our school. Support is always given to planning time and additional SSA support within the classroom when delivering.

Our motto here is “Believe, Belong, Become.” Staff embrace this vision for our pupils and school wholeheartedly. We work hard to engage our pupils to believe in the words Jesus taught us, belong to our community in faith and strive to become the best that they can be.

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 D, scale points range 7 - 11
Salary: £26,403.00 to £28,142.00 (pro rata)
Hours: 25 per week, Term Time only
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months to cover a short-term vacancy
Required: 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.

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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 2023, 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 Christ The King Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ The King Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-catholic-academy

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