14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 October 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday; Term Time only plus 5 days

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade E, SCP 9 – 15 £20,591 - £22,683 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and thrive in a supportive school environment.

    At Crosshill the 'family' feel of the school is vital to our success and lies at the heart of all we do. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where each student can thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver individualised education plans tailored to the unique needs of every child.

    We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

    If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01254 667713 or by e-mailing info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

    As you consider this exciting opportunity, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our ethos, values, and the wonderful work we do here at Crosshill. www.crosshillblackburn.co.uk

    Application

    We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

    For further information about the role please contact info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk

    Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

    Oak Learning Partnership

    Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

    ‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.


    What the school offers its staff

    Our Employee Benefits

    At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

    You will benefit from:

    • Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
    • Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
    • A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
    • Networking opportunities across our trust
    • Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
    • Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
    • Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

    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

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to DBS Enhanced Clearance. This check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

    Applying for the job

    Apply for the job by following the link below.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

    View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

    Upload additional documents

    If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

    About Crosshill Special School

    School type
    Academy, ages 5 to 18
    School size
    175 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    5 to 18
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    Email address
    hr@oaklp.co.uk
    Phone number
    01615530030

    Crosshill School is an outward looking, inclusive and successful school for children with special educational needs. It makes up part of Champion Education Trust, a multi academy trust that was formed in October 2019.
    Our mission is to improve the life chances of all of our young people within our supportive family of schools, providing opportunities to allow young people to achieve beyond expectation, regardless of background, need or prior attainment.
    We are determined and passionate to ensure that all of our staff are supported and trained to make a first class provision for all of our young people. Our leaders are encouraged and supported to work at local, regional and national levels to enable our Trust to keep abreast of the most current thinking and research in our profession.
    Champion Education Trust has four key values that embody our ethos:
    Family and community; a sense of belonging and contribution
    Respect and celebration of differences
    Partnerships and working as a team
    Ambition and striving to do your best

    Arranging a visit to Crosshill Special School

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@oaklp.co.uk.

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