Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Full time from September 2025

Job Overview

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them succeed? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team in Lancaster, starting from September 2025. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom and provide invaluable support to both students and teachers.

We are looking for a teaching assistant to work with teachers to support students progress and attainment by supervising small groups or individual students. Successful candidates will need to work flexibly in various environments including assisting students across multiple lessons and subject areas at one time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in the delivery of lessons and classroom activities
• Support students with their learning needs, both individually and in groups
• Provide additional support to students with additional needs, where required
• Help with classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students during break times and lunch periods as needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is preferred but not essential
• A passion for supporting young learners and contributing to their success
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the needs of the classroom

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity for professional development
• Competitive salary

What next?

If you are interested in the above role, please click the link to apply ensuring your up-to-date CV is attached and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss further.

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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