Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Darwen, East Lancashire
Job Type: Temporary – Full Time (Term Time Only)
Salary: £13.75 – £14.20 per hour

We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Darwen, East Lancashire. This is a full-time temporary role, working closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality support across all areas of the curriculum.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning within a nurturing classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Year 1 teacher in delivering engaging and well-structured lessons.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils embed key learning concepts.

• Assist in the delivery of phonics and guided reading sessions – experience in these areas would be highly advantageous.

• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain an inclusive, encouraging learning environment.

• Support classroom organisation, displays, and preparation of learning materials.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

• Previous experience working with children in a primary school setting.

• Understanding of child development and effective learning strategies.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

• A patient, positive, and nurturing approach to supporting young learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

• First Aid certification.

• Experience supporting children’s early reading and phonics development.

Working Conditions:

• Temporary, full-time role (term time only).

• Based within a friendly and inclusive primary school in Darwen.

• Opportunities to be involved in wider school activities and enrichment programmes.

If you are a dedicated, adaptable, and motivated teaching assistant with a passion for supporting early learning, we would love to hear from you.

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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.
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