Thank you for your interest in the role of Additional Support Needs Assistant Level 2 at St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School. St Kentigern’s is a happy and successful school with a strong, caring Catholic ethos in the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The whole school team is dedicated to achieving the full potential of all its children.
We are seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and hardworking member of the team who will support and contribute to the continued development of this one form entry Catholic Primary school.
The successful candidate will contribute fully to the life of the school and work as an additional support needs assistant level 2.
The post available is for 26.25 hours per week and is offered on a permanent basis. The post also includes 5 hours of welfare duties per week. The start and finish times to be agreed at interview.
Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.
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 1st December 2025 - midday
Interview date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Post Details:
Grade: D – NJC scale point range 7 to 11
Salary: £26,403.00 to £28,142.00 (paid pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Hours: 26.25 per week
Required: As soon as possible
Welfare Assistant
Grade: A – NJC scale point 2
Salary: £24,413.00 (pro-rata)
Hours: 5 per week
Christine Murray, Headteacher
01253 393302
christine.murray@st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
