Teaching Assistant

Job Description

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Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: BlackburnContract Type: Temp to Perm – Starting ASAPPay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hourSetting: Mainstream Primary School

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Blackburn to join a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is looking for long-term stability and progression within primary education.

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This Teaching Assistant role is suitable for candidates with experience in EYFS, KS1, or KS2.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
• Providing small-group or 1:1 support where required
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
• Assisting with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs

Requirements

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and child development
• Relevant qualifications or school-based experience (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 – £16.00
• Opportunity to move into a permanent role
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Experience within a supportive and well-resourced primary school

If you are a Teaching Assistant in Blackburn looking for a temp-to-perm role starting ASAP, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your education career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.