Speech and Language Support Assistant

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

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only plus 5 days

Speech and Language Support Assistant job summary

Christ the King Catholic Academy, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust, is looking to appoint an SSA Level 3 to support the development of Speech and Language across the whole school.

The role is an opportunity to work within the Special Educational Needs Department of our school to promote, develop and enhance speech and language progression across all year groups.

This role was originally based in one school, although has been shared in recent years across two schools within the trust. Rising demands and a recent resignation of the substantive post holder means that there is an opportunity to secure a single role at Christ the King.

The successful candidate will work closely with Speech and Language multi agency services, teaching staff and teaching assistants to achieve and offer exceptional provision to all identified children.

The role combines support, engagement and interaction of a child in one to one, small and large group settings both inside and outside of the classroom; including attending five inset days.

Being computer literate, an excellent communicator and having a passion for high quality Special Educational Needs provision within a primary school are essential. Experience of working within such settings or with a child with such needs would be an advantage.

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

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 16th November 2026
Interview dates: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade D, scale points range 7 - 11
Salary: £27,274.00 to £29,071.00 (pro rata)
Hours: 25 per week, Term Time only plus 5 days
Contract: Permanent
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.

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 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

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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