General Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development and helping them reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support both in and out of the classroom, ensuring pupils remain engaged, motivated, and confident in their learning.

Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Burnley
Hours: Full-Time 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Temporary – long-term
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and learning resources.
• Support pupils with varying abilities to access learning opportunities.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, educational visits, and school activities where required.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or similar setting.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be patient, caring, and adaptable to the needs of pupils.
• Have a proactive and positive attitude towards supporting learning.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and friendly school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Experienced leadership and a collaborative staff team.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's education and wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and would like to join a dedicated school community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV, or contact us for more information about this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

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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