Teaching & Learning Assistant (Level 2)

Shadsworth Junior School
Arran Avenue
Blackburn
BB1 2ET

Job Title: Teaching & Learning Assistant (Level 2)
Grade/Salary: Grade C, SCP 3-5, £25,614 to £26,427 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 32.25 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday, 27th November 2026
Required from: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Shadsworth Junior School is a friendly, happy, hardworking Junior School. Our motto is “Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow,” and is at the heart of everything we do. We are a National Flagship school for “Inclusion”. We have maintained our rating of “Good” with OFSTED with some areas identified as “Outstanding”.
Our staff are talented, enthusiastic and fully committed to the pupils at Shadsworth Junior School – and no matter what their job role, they go the extra mile each day!

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and hard-working Teaching Assistant to join our happy team. The successful applicant will have a flexible attitude to the demands of school life, a good sense of humour, and high expectations of both themselves and the children in school. The person will also have an interest in supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND and show an understanding, caring, and sensitive attitude to their work each day.

Please note that your application must evidence the requirements of the role; any incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted.
As a school, we can offer:

• A team who are committed to developing our school and community.
• A fully resourced Forest School Area and a commitment to its development.
• Leaders who have an unwavering commitment and determination to improve pupils’ life chances.
• Fabulous children who are keen to learn and love being here!
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Supportive and fun staff team.

Interviews scheduled for Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

Application packs are available to download above and completed applications should be returned to the school by noon on the closing date shown above via email to: office@shadsworthjunior.blackburn.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.