Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant – Year 5 (Maternity Cover)
Location: Lytham St Annes (FY8)
Start Date: After Easter 2026 - 13th April 2026
Contract: Full‑time, Fixed‑term (12 months)
Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lytham St Annes. This is a maternity cover position within a Year 5 class, running for approximately one academic year.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, provide targeted interventions, and help create a positive, inclusive environment where pupils can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to further their experience within KS2 and contribute meaningfully to pupils’ progress during an important stage in their education.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Year 5 teacher with classroom duties and daily routines
- Delivering small‑group or one‑to‑one interventions
- Assisting with behaviour management and promoting positive learning attitudes
- Helping to create engaging learning resources
- Providing support to pupils with varying needs
- Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and productive school environment
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working within a primary school setting (KS2 experience desirable)
- A caring, proactive approach and strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential)
- Someone reliable, committed, and ready to make a difference
What Teaching Personnel Offer
- Competitive weekly pay, paid directly via PAYE
- Access to CPD opportunities such as Safeguarding and Behaviour Management training
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the placement
- Opportunities for long‑term roles and career progression
If you’re passionate about supporting children’s learning and want to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.
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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