Specialist Support Assistant 1:1 at St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SCCA/83820
  Location
Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 23rd Feb 2026
  Start Date
As soon as possible
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Interview Date(s)
27/02/2026
   Interview Date(s)           27/02/2026
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About this Role

We are advertising two 121 vacancies following successful application for educational health care plans, for children in our school. They each offer an exciting opportunity for colleagues looking to join our school as well as securing a role to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

The roles are advertised for the “child’s time at our primary school” or for ‘the life of the EHCP’. These roles are therefore fixed term contracts. For the roles advertised we expect, these children with the support recommended, will leave our schools in Year 6 but can’t guarantee that. One of the children is in Early Years Foundation Stage, the other in early Key Stage 2.

 The two roles advertised require each successful candidate to show a strong knowledge and understanding of the SEN code of practice. They require an understanding of cognition and learning and the need for academic support as well as an understanding of communication and language needs as well as emotional regulation. The two positions advertised are unique to the child, year group and location and if you require further information on the profile of each role.

Both positions require the successful candidate to mix support, engagement and interaction with the child in one to one, small and large group settings, both inside and outside of the classroom. The roles are not simply about focusing on the development of one child, but include care for the wider class group and the whole school community. 

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed to meet our SENDCO and other members of our school SEN team.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd February 2026 – midday
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Interview dates: Friday 27th February 2026

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade C – scale point range 5 to 6
Salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed term for the life of the EHCP or whilst the child remains on roll in the school (one child is currently in EYFS and the other is currently in Lower Key Stage 2)
Hours: 20 per week, Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible 


Contact Details

  Sarah Smith, Executive Headteacher
  01253 395985
  ssm@ctkacademy.co.uk

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please provide a written statement of no more than 1,300 words detailing why you believe your experience, skills, personal qualities, training and/or education are relevant to your suitability for the post advertised and how you meet the person specification applicable to the post.

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