Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | af800e5d-e382-4a23-b45a-f84cf4f981a9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Level 2 NVQ and Level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning on the Qualification and Credit Framework
- Five GCSEs , including Maths and English
- Have at least 6 months experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety
- First Aid Qualification (Desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
- An environment where you can be challenged to improve every day in a collaborative working environment
- Bespoke CPD; a sincere desire to develop each and every individual
- Inspirational and outstanding colleagues
- A generous pension scheme
- Access to wellbeing and counselling/GP/legal services for you and your family
- Free car parking; cycle-to-work scheme
- Subsidised catering and free refreshments
Further details about the role
Shortlisting will take place following the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted by email and will be invited to interview week commencing 20th April 2026.
Tours of the school are available so please contact us to arrange a date and time, to book a place please email recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk
Please be advised that Layton Primary School does not inform candidates when they have not been shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within five days of the shortlisting date, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Good luck with your application; we look forward to reading it and potentially welcoming you to the team one day!
Commitment to safeguarding
Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, a dbs check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches (e.g., social media) will be completed for shortlisted candidates. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
- Level 2 NVQ and Level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning on the Qualification and Credit Framework
- Five GCSEs , including Maths and English
- Have at least 6 months experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety
- First Aid Qualification (Desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
- An environment where you can be challenged to improve every day in a collaborative working environment
- Bespoke CPD; a sincere desire to develop each and every individual
- Inspirational and outstanding colleagues
- A generous pension scheme
- Access to wellbeing and counselling/GP/legal services for you and your family
- Free car parking; cycle-to-work scheme
- Subsidised catering and free refreshments
Further details about the role
Shortlisting will take place following the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted by email and will be invited to interview week commencing 20th April 2026.
Tours of the school are available so please contact us to arrange a date and time, to book a place please email recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk
Please be advised that Layton Primary School does not inform candidates when they have not been shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within five days of the shortlisting date, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Good luck with your application; we look forward to reading it and potentially welcoming you to the team one day!
Commitment to safeguarding
Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, a dbs check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches (e.g., social media) will be completed for shortlisted candidates. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.