Blackpool FC Community Trust is the official charity of Blackpool FC, based at Bloomfield Road Stadium. Working with residents as young as 2 years old up to adults in the later stages of life, BFCCT provide a diverse range of programmes to increase social inclusion opportunities; improve physical fitness, health and education; and lessen involvement in anti-social behaviour.
In recent years the Trust has grown significantly and has become an established organisation, providing something for everybody, that every Blackpool FC fan and resident should be involved in and very proud of.
Blackpool FC Community Trust has a very exciting opportunity for someone to join our education team to assist our team in the delivery of our range of vocational qualifications and support the needs of students within our School.
We are seeking to appoint two committed, enthusiastic, and positive Teaching Assistants to provide support for our students and teachers. The successful candidates will be dedicated professionals with the ability to inspire students and be team players with good interpersonal skills as they will be working alongside our well-structured and supportive staff. The successful candidates will have experience of supporting individual students and groups of students. The ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiative is important. The successful candidates must be able to show excellent organisational and communication skills with both students and colleagues.
The post holders will work in the classroom with a teacher and provide small group intervention to support the English and Math learning at the same time as the subject and lead on extra-curricular activities at break and lunch times. They will also assist in the preparation of resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student’s needs. The post holders will work with the teacher and within a pre-determined lesson framework, intervene and support small groups as well as individual students. They will also compile detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, student’s responses to learning activities and behaviour to teachers and students.
The post holders will also motivate and progress student’s learning by using clearly structured interesting teaching and learning activities and provide specific support to students’ dependent upon their individual needs and implement strategies to breakdown their barriers to learning. They will also support the Pastoral lead in providing small group interventions in order to improve behaviour and attitudes.
The post holders will have a sound knowledge of a student’s EHCP and any additional needs to promote and reinforce their self-esteem, independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self- reliance throughout all aspects of the curriculum and school life through differentiated outcomes.
How to Apply
Please download the application form below. Once completed please send your application to gemma.trickett@bfcct.co.uk or post it to Blackpool FC Community Trust, F.A.O. Gemma Trickett, Head of School, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ.
This job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS procedures.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd August
We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time.