General Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Blackpool. This role involves supporting the class teacher and assisting children across various settings from September 2025 until December. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive environment within a modern multi-academy trust.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Weekly pay

More CPD courses than competitors

Referral scheme

Full interview preparation and assistance

Help with lesson planning

Online Portal for timesheets

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Previous classroom experience required.
• Experience in KS1 is desirable.
• Qualified, experienced, and committed candidate needed.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher with preparation and resources.
• Assist students on a whole class, small group, and 1:1 basis.
• Maintain student records and journals.

Skills

High IT ability

Fluency with an IPAD

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant seeking a general teaching assistant post that allows you to enjoy working across a class? Are you looking for a committed role from September 2025. Are you available Monday - Friday between 8:30-3:30?

If so, we are looking for you! We are after a L3 general teaching assistant with previous classroom experience to support the class teacher with class preparation, resource printing, student records and journals and supporting children on a whole class, small group and 1:1 basis.

Ideally you will have a high IT ability and be fluent with an IPAD. The class you will be based in is Y1, KS1, so any experience in this key stage would be desirable. We are looking for someone qualified, experienced, and committed who can provide consistency and support to this class for the remainder of the year.

This role is term time Monday - Friday between 8:30-3:30 with a 30-minute lunch break on a temporary contract to start from September - December 2025. Pay is 13.84 - 14.84 per hour. Our Primary school is Blackpool based FY1 with local transport routes and local parking available. The school site itself is a new build multi academy with new provisions, modern classes and interactive resources. They have an inclusive and diverse moto where every pupil is welcomed and supported in their development. This school is OFSTED rated Good and driving to excellent. This school is part of a Multi Academy Trust which means opportunities at partner schools and recommendations are possible!

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• Attractive rates of pay and weekly pay.
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to 100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your time sheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Kara on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)