Trainee Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Blackburn

Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.00 per hour

Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about working with young people? Considering a future career in education?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Blackburn as a Trainee Teaching Assistant starting in September 2025.

This is the perfect role for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a school setting — particularly if you are interested in progressing into teaching, SEND support, pastoral care, or educational psychology.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons across a variety of subjects.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups, particularly those needing additional support.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and displays.
• Help monitor student progress and behaviour while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Receive ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development throughout the year.

This role offers a comprehensive introduction to working in education, with access to CPD sessions and the opportunity to shadow experienced professionals.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Energetic, empathetic, and passionate about helping young people achieve their best.
• A strong communicator who enjoys teamwork.
• Reliable, punctual, organised, and proactive.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges with a positive attitude.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working or volunteering with children or young people.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education or youth work.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

About the School:

Located in Blackburn, the school serves a diverse and dynamic community. Staff are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. You’ll be joining a passionate and collaborative team who believe every child deserves the chance to succeed.

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Structured training and development throughout the academic year
• A dedicated personal consultant
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or permanent TA roles
• Access to staff wellbeing programmes and school facilities

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• A short personal statement outlining why you are interested in the role and what you hope to gain from it.

Safeguarding Notice:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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