Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Burnley

SEN Teaching Assistants | KS2 Teaching Assistants | EYFS Teaching Assistants
Burnley and Surrounding Areas
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable individuals to support schools across the local area in a variety of rewarding Teaching Assistant roles.

Whether your experience is in Special Educational Needs (SEN), Key Stage 2 (KS2), or Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Depending on your experience and preferences, responsibilities may include:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH needs.
Providing 1:1 and small group interventions.
Implementing strategies to support learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
Delivering targeted intervention sessions in Maths, English, and Reading.
Assisting with classroom preparation and resource creation.
Supporting pupils of varying abilities to access the curriculum.
Promoting positive behaviour and engagement within lessons.

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Supporting children's learning through play-based activities.
Encouraging social, emotional, and communication development.
Assisting with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy activities.
Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
Supporting children with personal care where required.

We Are Looking For

Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or support setting.
A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for supporting children's development and education.
Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Learning Support Assistant, or have transferable experience working with children, we would 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.
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Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Burnley

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Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Burnley

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