Teaching Assistant L3 Vacancy
2 x Permanent part-time posts as below
1 x 11.5 hours per week (8:45 am – 3:00pm, Thursday and Friday) post
1 x 26 hours per week (8:45 – 3:30 Mon – Thur & 8:45 – 1:45 Friday) post
Term time plus inset commencing ASAP (pending clearances)
Grade 4 SCP 6-7
(Actual salary for each post TBC)
We are seeking two reliable and organized Teaching Assistants who specialise in and have experience of working with pupils with additional needs to join our team.
Blackwood school is committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be accurate in all aspects of the role
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be flexible with regards to which year group they work in, as they may be required to work across different year groups
- Have experience of working with children with additional needs
- Take pride in their work
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be committed to their own professional learning
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people
TIMELINE
Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026.
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026.
Interview date Wednesday 4th November 2026
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified on: Monday 2nd November
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Blackwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. Please note if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Policies | Blackwood School (blackwood-school.co.uk)
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