Childcare Practitioner

Childcare Practitioner roles across Blackpool and the Fylde!

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support teachers and inspire young minds?

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Teaching Assistants. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the classroom, providing support to both teachers and students to ensure a nurturing and productive learning environment. Roles are full time and part time with opportunities to go into permanent contracts with schools.

What You'll Do:

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, including setting up materials and resources.
• Work with small groups of students to provide targeted support and guidance.
• Help students with their learning activities, providing encouragement and assistance as needed.
• Support students with special educational needs, adapting materials and activities to meet their individual needs.
• Assist with classroom management, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks as needed.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• People with a background in care, support work or experience in PRU are encouraged to apply for the role.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay rates £12.50 - £13.50 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement with access to our CPD academy.
• Ongoing support and training from our team of education experts.

If you would like to hear more information about specific roles local to you, please upload and up-to-date version of your CV when applying for the role and a dedicated consultant will be in touch if you hold the relevant experience.

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.
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