Full-Time Primary School Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Blackburn is seeking a motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support learning across all year groups in a primary school. The role runs full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm starting in September and is ongoing.

You will work alongside the class teacher to support children’s learning and development, with 1-1 and small-group support, alongside completing assessments and maintaining accurate records. DBS Update Service and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and right to work in the UK
• Knowledge of phonics and early years learning (Desirable)
• Experience working with children with SEND (Desirable)
• Experience using ICT to support learning (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Working 1-1 with children needing additional support
• Full‑time hours - 8:30am-3:30pm
• Providing pastoral support to children who may need extra help
• Contributing to the creation of a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Helping to assess pupil's progress and keeping accurate records
• Supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Flexibility to work across different year groups
• The role will include a lunchtime duty

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Blackburn is seeking a motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support learning across all year groups in a primary school. The role runs full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm starting in September and is ongoing.

You will work alongside the class teacher to support children’s learning and development, with 1-1 and small-group support, alongside completing assessments and maintaining accurate records. DBS Update Service and right to work in the UK are required.