Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3

Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3

We are seeking to appoint a Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our Secondary School team. The post requires providing differentiated support across the curriculum to meet pupil’s special educational needs.

The main purpose of the role is to lead and support pupils with SEND in their education. To use sound knowledge and experience of working with Secondary School pupils to help in their learning.

Knowledge and experience of supporting pupils, together with excellent IT and assistive technology skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.

A Support Staff application form is available below and must be sent along with a covering letter to arrive by noon on Wednesday 24th June 2026 to mdjohn@qegsblackburn.com. Please note CV’s cannot be accepted.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

Contract: Full-time, term-time only Hours: 08:30 to 16:00 = 35 hours per week

Pay: Salary Grade 6a, Point 11-16 Starting FTE: £28,141 per annum Starting Pro-rata: £21,517 Hourly Rate: £14.43

Pay review pending 1st September 2026

Please visit http://qegsblackburn.com/vacancies to view a job description for this role and to download a Support Staff application form.