Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or above
Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Inspire Young Minds This Academic Year
Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning journey? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the Clitheroe area for the new academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive impact within a supportive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning outcomes.
- Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
- Provide support for pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Help monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Experience working with children in a school, nursery or educational setting.
- A positive, patient and nurturing approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated support from our recruitment team.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's education.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- Right to work in the UK.
- References covering the last two years.
Apply Today
If you're ready to start a rewarding role supporting pupils in Clitheroe and helping them achieve their full potential this academic year, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today or contact our team for more information.
The successful candidate will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
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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