Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities

Stmarysnewchurch; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading church primary academy in Blackpool is seeking a creative and motivated Teaching Assistant to provide support with welfare responsibilities. This part-time role involves engaging with students and assisting in their learning while contributing to the school's Christian ethos. Successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for supporting children's education. The academy offers benefits such as local government pension, health and wellbeing support, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits via Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is essential.
• Experience in a similar educational role preferred.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and involvement in school life.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom environment.
• Assist with pupil welfare and development.
• Engage with parents and staff to promote student progress.

Skills

Well-developed communication skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Positive outlook

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

## Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching Assistant with Welfare ResponsibilitiesNEW# Teaching Assistant with Welfare ResponsibilitiesEmployerLocation: Blackpool, LancashireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: NJC Grade C SCP 5, Grade A SCP 2Posted: 18th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 2nd January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527098Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1527098* Share :**Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities****20 hours per week, Part Time****Teaching Assistant - 15 hours per week****Welfare - 5 hours per week****Permanent****Term Time Only, 43.6 Weeks Per Year (49 Welfare)**Cidari Education and the Governing Body of Baines' Endowed Primary Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious & creative Teaching Assistant, to join our committed & hardworking staff team. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to become key players in a vibrant primary academy at an exciting part of its school improvement journey.**We can offer you:*** Quality teaching and learning;* Strong, supportive staff team;* Clear Christian values underpinning school life* Happy, hard working and well behaved children;* Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.* Local Government Pension Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family* Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox* Cycle to work scheme**Can you offer us:*** Well-developed communication skills;* The essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above;* A commitment to continuous improvement;* Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;* Willingness to be involved in school life;* A commitment to our Christian ethos.Applications will only be accepted on a fully completed application form with supporting letter. CVs will not be accepted.Please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification as only those candidates that meet the criteria will be considered for shortlisting.**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