Learning Support Assistant - Blackpool
Job description
Learning Support Assistant - Blackpool - No Two Days the Same!
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Start Date: Flexible (ASAP or after half-term)
Salary: £85–£95 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Do you enjoy helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential?
Are you looking for a role where your support truly matters?
We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive school in Blackpool. You’ll be working closely with pupils who need a little extra help—whether that’s with learning, confidence, or communication.
This isn’t just a classroom role—it’s about building trust, celebrating progress, and being a steady presence in a child’s day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping children with SEND, emotional needs, or learning gaps
- Working alongside teachers to adapt lessons and activities
- Encouraging independence and resilience
- Creating a calm, positive learning environment
Who We’re Looking For:
- Someone caring, patient and adaptable
- Experience in schools, nurseries, youth work or care settings
- Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is great—but not essential
- A team player who’s ready to make a difference
- DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
What You’ll Get:
- A supportive school with a strong pastoral team
- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive daily pay
- A role that’s genuinely rewarding
Apply now and start making a difference in Blackpool. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’ll support you every step of the way.
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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