Full-time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 27,788 - 30,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & professional development

Supportive school environment

Friendly colleagues

Contribution to children's educational

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and help them reach their full potential within a welcoming school community.

You will work closely with teachers to create an inclusive environment where all pupils thrive, supporting interventions in reading, phonics and maths and assisting with safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) is desirable but not essential.
• Positive, patient and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Commitment to helping every child succeed.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and boost progress.
• Assist in the delivery of interventions in phonics, reading and mathematics.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, ensuring access to learning.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and helping them achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will play a key role in creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

Location: Burnley
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Contract: Full-time 8.30am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday)
Start Date: 1st September 2026 or ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and boost progress.
• Assist in the delivery of interventions in areas such as phonics, reading and mathematics.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, ensuring they can access learning effectively.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) is desirable but not essential.
• A positive, patient and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A commitment to helping every child succeed.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.
• The chance to make a real difference to children's educational journey.

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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