General & SEN Teaching Assistant | Primary Schools | Blackpool & Fylde Coast

Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Primary Schools | Blackpool | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs) and SEN Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) to work within a range of welcoming primary schools across Blackpool, Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lytham St Annes, and surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build your career in education, we have a variety of opportunities available to suit your experience and availability.

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons
• Helping children achieve their academic, social and emotional goals
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable but not essential
• A patient, caring and positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Competitive rates of pay

Full-time, part-time, long-term and flexible opportunities

Positions within primary settings

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to CPD and training courses

Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities to secure permanent school-based roles

Teaching Personnel works closely with schools across Lancashire to provide high-quality support staff. We are committed to finding opportunities that match your skills, experience and career aspirations while providing ongoing support throughout your journey.

If you're a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Support Worker, Behaviour Support Assistant, or Graduate looking to gain school-based experience, we'd 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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