Specialist Support Assistant EYFS/KS1 or KS2

Contract: Temporary (31/08/2027)

Hours: 32.50 hours per week (Term Time only plus 1 week)

Salary: NJC Grade D SCP7-11 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 20th March 2026 12.00 Noon

We are looking to appoint an experienced Specialist Support Assistant to work with pupils with special educational needs in EYFS/KS1 or KS2.

In this role you will provide support through a bespoke curriculum alongside an EHCP, and you may also be required to support generally in class as well as working with selected individuals and groups of pupils. The successful candidate will have a passionate commitment to ensuring that every child makes academic progress, will be highly effective, flexible, positive and reliable team players. 

The successful candidate will also need to have proven skills in Literacy and Numeracy with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English. You will also have a background of working with children aged 4-11 and children with additional needs. 

This post is temporary to 31^st August 2027. The position will commence as soon as possible, to be mutually agreed with the successful candidate.  

Previous, unsuccessful applicants are asked not to apply.

To view the application pack, please click on the view Job Description link below.

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Please return completed application forms to the school at recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk

Or by post to 

Layton Primary School

Meyler Avenue

Blackpool

FY3 7DX

Proposed Interview Date: 17^th April 2026

A tour of the school is warmly encouraged, please email recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk to arrange a date and time.

Please review the school website for our latest Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults.  This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. The Governing Board is committed to ensuring consistency of treatment and fairness and will abide by all relevant equality legislation. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches (e.g., social media) will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

 

 

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