Impactful Teaching Assistant - Support Learning & Inclusion

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Consultant support

Impact on education

Supportive community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and development across the classroom. You will work closely with teachers to assist with lessons and provide a caring learning environment for pupils.

The role involves supporting children with varying needs, maintaining safeguarding standards, and helping to foster positive behaviour and inclusive participation throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• TA Level 2/3 qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage pupil participation, independence and confidence in learning.
• Support children with varying abilities and additional needs when required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Supervise pupils during break times, trips, and school activities as required.
• Promote positive behaviour and support the school's safeguarding policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Education

TA Level 2/3 (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and development across the classroom. You will work closely with teachers to assist with lessons and provide a caring learning environment for pupils.

The role involves supporting children with varying needs, maintaining safeguarding standards, and helping to foster positive behaviour and inclusive participation throughout the school day.