--- title: "Current Job Vacancies" url: "https://www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies/teaching-assistant-level-2-unity-academy-blackpool-3" school: "Fylde Coast Academy Trust" --- # Current Job Vacancies ![](https://files.schudio.com/fcat/images/vacancies/Unity-01(2).png) [Apply Now](https://www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies/apply/teaching-assistant-level-2-unity-academy-blackpool-3) ### Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Unity Academy Blackpool ![](https://www.fcat.org.uk/theme/fcat/img/icons/map-marker.png) **Academy:** Unity Academy Blackpool ![](https://www.fcat.org.uk/theme/fcat/img/icons/contract.png) **Contract:** Fixed Term until 31/08/27, Part time (24hrs), TT+5 ![](https://www.fcat.org.uk/theme/fcat/img/icons/money.png) **Salary:** NJC Pay Scale, Grade C, Points 5 to 6 ![](https://www.fcat.org.uk/theme/fcat/img/icons/close-date.png) **Closing date for applications:** 1 December 2026, 9.00am **Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Unity Academy Blackpool** Academy: Unity Academy Blackpool Contract: Fixed-Term until 31/08/2027, Part time (24 hours), Term Time Only + 5 days Salary: NJC, Grade C, Points 5 to 6 on the NJC Pay Scale *Pro rata salary will be £14,792 to £15,026 per annum* Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st December 2026, 9am Start date: 04/01/2027 **Join Team FCAT** Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the ***best we can be***. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us. As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website [www.fcat.org.uk](http://www.fcat.org.uk) **About Unity Academy Blackpool** Unity Academy is an all through school for children aged 2-16, we are an inclusive academy which is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children within our care. Our curriculum is developed to ensure progression across all ages with many of our systems and processes being designed to work for children right the way through the school. The school motto is ‘In Unity, we succeed’ and this is at the heart of what we believe, In Unity everyone works together to be successful. The staff team and supportive ethos amongst colleagues is second to none and this complements the support, care and guidance we provide to children. The academy is absolutely committed to developing our staff and this is achieved through twice weekly deliberate practice sessions for classroom facing staff. These sessions are underpinned by our Trauma Informed Practice and Arbinger Outward Mindset which is shared with all staff. This post represents an excellent opportunity for any individual who wishes to join a strong team at our academy as we continue our journey to being the best we can be. **Why choose FCAT?** - Ongoing support and development in your role - Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff - 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 13% - Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays - A range of generous family leave options and pay - 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP - Cycle to work scheme - Free annual flu vaccine - Childcare voucher scheme - Free eye tests\* *(\*conditions apply)* **How to apply:** **To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies** **Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st December 2026** **Interview and Assessment date is TBC** For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Natasha Unsworth, at n.unsworth@unity.fcat.org.uk *The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.* ## Other Information ### Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Job Description TA2 (Grade C) 96 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/fcat/files/documents/TA2_(Grade_C).pdf) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/web/viewer.html?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Ffcat%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FTA2_%28Grade_C%29.pdf#zoom=page-width) ### Join Our Team - [CPD Opportunities](https://www.fcat.org.uk/join-our-team/cpd-opportunities) - [Vacancies](https://www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies) - [Why FCAT?](https://www.fcat.org.uk/join-our-team/why-fcat) **Fylde Coast Academy Trust** Mereside Primary Academy Langdale Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4RR Tel: 01253 207709 Email: ### Social Media - [X](https://twitter.com/FCATrust) ### Newsletter ### Translation © Copyright 2014–2026 Fylde Coast Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.fcat.org.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)