Special Support Assistant

Stmarysnewchurch; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK education trust is seeking a Special Support Assistant to provide vital support for children at Baines Endowed Church of England Primary Academy. This part-time role offers the unique opportunity to work with aspiring learners from EYFS to Year 6 while fostering a positive and energetic learning environment. The successful candidate will join a supportive team dedicated to educational excellence and values based on Christian principles, ensuring the individual needs of pupils are met effectively.

Benefits

Access to health and wellbeing support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee benefits through Perkbox

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Ability to support individual learning and physical requirements.
• High expectations for children's learning and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues on individual pupil needs.
• Support educational settings for diverse learning requirements.
• Engage with children from EYFS to Year 6 in a supportive manner.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Ability to work in teams

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

## Special Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Special Support AssistantNEW# Special Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Blackpool, LancashireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: NJC Grade C SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 fte)Posted: 19th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 2nd January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527322Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1527322* Share :**Special Support Assistant****30 Hours per week, Part Time****Fixed Term whilst funding is in place****Term Time Only, 43.6 weeks per year**Cidari Multi Academy Trust and the Governing Body of Baines Endowed Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, conscientious & creative Special Support Assistant to join our committed & hardworking staff team, working with children from EYFS to Year 6. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in the life of our school and assist in meeting the personal, social and educational needs of our children.We have polite, hardworking, wonderful children and committed and supportive staff who work well as a team. Our governors are passionate about education and fully engage in our drive to excellence.**The suitable candidate will:*** Work with colleagues to determine the specific learning and physical requirements of individual pupils* Have the essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above* Support other staff to ensure educational settings meet the needs of pupils* Have high expectations for children’s learning* Be enthusiastic, energetic, positive and approachable – with a good sense of humour!* Support and develop our aims and ethos built on Christian values**We can offer you:*** A warm welcome from a happy community with a strong Christian ethos.* Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.* The active support of parents and governors.* Strong links with other local church schools and the local community.* Opportunities for professional and personal development* Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme* Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family* Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.* Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings.* Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox* Cycle to work schemeIf you believe that you possess the above qualities, we would like to hear from you.Application will only be accepted on a fully completed application form with supporting letter. CVs will not be accepted.Further information about the Academy is available by visiting our website.Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the school office.**Closing date: Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12pm****Proposed interview date: Friday 9th January 2026**Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Blackpool Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyPart of### Cidari Multi Academy Trust