Thornton Cleveleys Red Marsh School, Holly Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH (139 on roll)
Tel: 01253 868451
School website: www.redmarsh.lancs.sch.uk
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Permanent Post Term Time + 5 INSET Days
Hours: 32.5 per week (minimum guaranteed 3 hours)
We are seeking to grow our exceptional team of staff.
Red Marsh School is a vibrant and outstanding special school, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils. We support students aged 2 to 19, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is a permanent position with variable hours, currently set at 32.5 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting students learning, behaviour, and personal/social development.
Taking on additional responsibilities across the school.
Leading the class in the teachers absence with confidence and competence.
The ideal candidate will:
Be passionate about teaching and learning.
Have high expectations for both learning and behaviour.
Use effective strategies to support the development of pupils with SEND.
Be confident in assessing pupils and setting appropriate learning targets.
Embrace and promote the schools values, vision, and purpose.
Be proficient in the use of ICT.
Thrive as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
You must be willing to work across both the Holly and Willow campuses as needed.
Safeguarding Statement:
Red Marsh School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
If you meet the criteria outlined in the TA3 job description and are excited to contribute to our outstanding team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date - 09:00am on Tuesday 30th June 2026
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
