1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Blackburn; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive school community

Impactful role in children's education

Résumé du poste

Rishton Methodist School, part of Lancashire County Council, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEND and work with teachers to deliver targeted interventions. The role offers flexible patterns with full-time or AM/PM job share options.

You will support learning, promote wellbeing, and help maintain an inclusive classroom. Experience with SEND and a positive, energetic approach are essential for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and positive approach.
• Calm and adaptable under pressure.
• Commitment to helping children reach their potential.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualised support to a designated pupil with SEND, in and out of the classroom.
• Work with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver targeted interventions.
• Adapt learning materials to meet the pupil's needs.
• Help develop pupil's confidence, social skills and wellbeing.
• Implement EHCP strategies in everyday activities.
• Promote a nurturing, inclusive environment and positive behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with staff, parents and external professionals.

Connaissances

Experience supporting children with

Strong communication and teamwork

Patience and empathy

Positive and energetic outlook

Ability to remain calm and adaptable

Formation

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post

Level 2 English and Level 2 Mathematics (Literacy/Numeracy)

Description du poste

Location: Rishton Methodist School, George Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JF (148 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.rishton.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary 1:1 Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 3:20 pm)

We welcome applications for the full-time role or a part-time job share, split into morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) positions. Please state your preferred working pattern in your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Have fun.
• Provide individualised support to a designated pupil with SEND, both in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver targeted interventions and adapt learning materials.
• Assist with developing the pupil's confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being.
• Implement strategies from the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
• Promote positive behaviour and a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Build strong relationships with staff, parents, and external professionals.

About You

• A sense of fun and a positive and energetic outlook.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to supporting children to reach their full potential.

What we Offer

• A warm, friendly, and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The rewarding experience of making a real difference to a child's educational journey.

Closing date - Friday 30thOctober 2026 at 12:00 pm.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English (Literacy) and Mathematics (Numeracy).

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.

Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed.

However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.