Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS)
West Park Road
Blackburn
BB2 6DF

Job Title: Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Grade/Salary: Grade 6a, point 11-16, FTE: £29,069, Pro-rata: £22,226.90, Hourly rate: £14.90
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time
Contract Terms: 35.00 hours, 08:30 to 16:00
Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Required from: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

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.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school with a covering letter by noon on the closing date shown above, via 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

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

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.