Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Year 2 Teaching Assistant – MAT Cover (September Start)
Location: Blackpool
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Key Stage: KS1 – Year 2
Competitive Daily Rate – based on experience

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a genuine impact in the classroom?
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and well-resourced primary school in the heart of Blackpool, and we’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to join their supportive Year 2 team from September to cover maternity leave.

About the Role:

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity ideally suited to someone with recent experience supporting in KS1 or a strong desire to build experience at this level. You’ll be working alongside a dedicated class teacher, providing essential in-class support, working with small groups, and delivering targeted interventions to ensure every child makes progress.

✅ You Will:

• Support the learning and emotional wellbeing of pupils in Year 2

• Assist with classroom management and preparation of learning resources

• Work with pupils of varying abilities, including those with SEN

• Deliver interventions under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo

• Be an active part of the school’s vibrant team and contribute to school life

About You:

• Experience in a school or education setting (voluntary or paid)

• A passion for education and a nurturing approach to learning

• A team player who can also work independently

• A confident communicator with good literacy and numeracy skills

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply with Teaching Personnel?

• Personal consultant to guide you through the placement

• Ongoing CPD opportunities including Team Teach, Safeguarding & Phonics Training

• Access to a network of schools and long-term roles across Lancashire

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella fees!

Join a school where pupils thrive, staff feel valued, and every day offers something different. Whether you’re an experienced TA or an aspiring education professional, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and grow your career.

For any additional information, please contact Olivia on olivia.lowcock@teachingpersonnel.com. 

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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.
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