Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Lancaster & Wyre
Start After October Half Term | Long-Term & Short-Term Roles | Full-Time & Part-Time
Looking for a rewarding role in education?
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and Classroom Support Staff to work in primary schools across Lancaster and Wyre.
These are primarily long-term positions alongside some short-term positions, offering consistent work and the opportunity to become a valued member of a school team. Roles are available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs, and additional learning needs.
The Role
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assisting teachers with classroom learning
- Supporting children with SEN and additional needs
- Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement
- Helping children achieve their academic and personal goals
We Are Looking For
- Experience working with children is preferred
- Passion for education and supporting young people
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patient, caring and adaptable individuals
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
Experience may come from schools, nurseries, childcare, tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, care settings, mentoring, or similar child-focused roles.
What We Offer
✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Long-term school placements
✅ Free CPD and training opportunities
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ Opportunities for permanent employment
Apply Today
If you're looking to gain valuable school-based experience and make a real difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for Teaching Assistant opportunities across Lancaster and Wyre starting after October Half Term.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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