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Teaching and Learning Assistant

Highfield Leadership Academy · Blackpool · Blackpool

Job description

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

  • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
  • Experience of working with children in a school setting.
  • The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
  • The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.
  • The ability to work effectively within a team.

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About this school

Highfield Leadership Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
681
Avg teacher salary
£44,684
Pupil:teacher ratio
32.4:1
Academy trust
STAR ACADEMIES

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ

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Salary
£26,847.00 to £27,274.00 per annum (pro-rata £19,459.40 to £19,768.90 per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
7 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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