Flexible and supportive roles – ideal for new or returning Teaching Assistants

Are you looking to start a career in education, build experience as a Teaching Assistant, or return to school based work after a break?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Ormskirk and Burscough, and we are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

These opportunities are particularly well suited to individuals who would value guidance, flexibility and a gradual approach to building confidence within the classroom.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils either within the classroom or on a 1:1 or small group basis, depending on school needs and your experience.

Support may include:

General classroom support alongside the class teacher
1:1 SEN or EHCP based support
Small group learning interventions
Supporting pupils with behaviour, engagement and routine
Assisting pupils with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD or SEMH

Placements range from day to day supply to short term and longer term roles, with opportunities matched carefully to your availability, preferences and confidence level.

This role is ideal if you

Are new to working in schools or education
Are returning to a Teaching Assistant role after time away
Are considering a long term career in education or SEN
Want flexible work while gaining valuable school experience
Prefer a supportive and structured school environment

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people (school based or transferable experience)
A patient, caring and positive approach
Willingness to learn and adapt within a school setting
Good communication skills
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

What Teaching Personnel offers

Competitive hourly pay of £14.30 – £15.50 per hour, depending on experience
Flexible work to fit around your personal circumstances
Local placements in Ormskirk and Burscough
Ongoing guidance, support and honest feedback
Opportunities to progress into longer term or specialist SEN roles

Why work with Teaching Personnel

We take the time to understand your background, goals and confidence level, matching you with schools that are supportive, organised and experienced in working with supply staff. You will always be placed in roles suited to you and never pushed into work you are not comfortable with.

Interested?

Apply now to be considered for Learning Support Assistant roles in Ormskirk and Burscough, or contact:

Morgan Sharkey
Education Recruitment Consultant
Teaching Personnel

morgan.sharkey@teachingpersonnel.com

For a confidential discussion about current opportunities and available placements

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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