General Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive school. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing across the classroom.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping children reach their full potential by providing academic support, encouraging positive behaviour, and creating an inclusive learning environment.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: Monday 2^nd November 2026 or ASAP

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage pupil participation, independence, and confidence in learning.
• Support children with varying abilities and additional needs when required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Supervise pupils during break times, trips, and school activities as required.
• Promote positive behaviour and support the school's safeguarding policies.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's education and development.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children in their learning journey and want to be part of a positive and rewarding school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of learners. Attach your CV, outlining all your relevant experience as a Teaching Assistant.

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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