Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities

Cidarieducation; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Blackpool is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant with Welfare Responsibilities. This part-time position focuses on supporting children's educational and welfare needs in a vibrant primary academy. The ideal candidate should possess GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above alongside well-developed communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to a Christian ethos are integral to this role, which operates on a term-time basis.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits through Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications as detailed in the person specification.
• Experience in a teaching assistant role preferred.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and school life involvement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the educational and welfare needs of students.
• Working with a supportive staff team.
• Participating in school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Well-developed communication skills

Enthusiasm and 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