Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant - Blackpool - Full-Time
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Start Date: Immediate or Flexible
Salary: £85–£95 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?
Whether you're an experienced TA or just starting out, we want to hear from you!
A friendly and inclusive primary school in Blackpool is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. You’ll be supporting pupils in class, helping with small group work, and making learning fun and accessible for all.
Why This Role Might Be Perfect for You:
- You love working with children and seeing them grow in confidence
- You’re patient, positive, and a great team player
- You want a role that’s meaningful and fits around school hours
- You’re looking to build experience in education or SEND support
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting pupils in class and during activities
- Helping with reading, writing, maths and phonics
- Working 1:1 or in small groups with children who need extra help
- Creating a safe, supportive and fun learning environment
- Assisting teachers with planning and classroom organisation
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children (school, nursery, youth work or similar)
- A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is great – but not essential
- A caring, reliable and enthusiastic attitude
- DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What You’ll Get:
- A welcoming school with supportive staff
- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive daily pay
- A dedicated consultant to guide you through the process
Interested?
Apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling role in education. 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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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