At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people aged 11-18 in a specialist educational setting.
- Company: A small, inclusive school in Blackburn focused on tailored education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a nurturing atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need extra support.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates or experienced TAs with safeguarding training.
We are working with a small, specialist setting in Blackburn (BB2) who are looking to add several teaching assistants to their small yet highly supportive team. Our school provides a tailored education to young people aged between 11 and 18, who find accessing mainstream education challenging - there will be a high focus on building professional, respectful and meaningful relationships with young people who need consistency and focus in their education. Despite being a small setting, our Headteacher prides themselves on offering an inclusive learning environment where young people can thrive.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location - Blackburn
- Position - Teaching Assistant
- Type of work - Long term Non-Teaching cover
- Start date - November 2026
- Duration / Likely Duration - July 2027
- End date (if applicable) - July 2027
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full time/part time - Full
- Minimum rate of pay - GBP100
- Hours - 8:30am to 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting, OR experience working with young people in a vocational/coaching capacity
- Previous experience working in a UK school
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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