Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a Blackpool Academy to support Year 4 students. The role involves providing emotional guidance, managing transitions, and working closely with a dedicated team to ensure each child's development. Successful candidates must be patient, adaptable, and have a collaborative spirit. The position is temporary, from February Half-Term to July 2026, with competitive pay on a pro-rata basis.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Ability to build quick, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Experience supporting children with emotional regulation.
• Flexibility in adapting to classroom and individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support focusing on emotional regulation.
• Help children manage transitions between lessons and activities.
• Work alongside the teacher to deliver a high-quality curriculum.

Skills

Patience and Empathy

Consistency

Adaptability

Collaborative Spirit

Job description

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (Wednesday - Friday)

Location: Blackpool (Academy).

Contract: Temporary (February Half-Term to July 2026).

Hours: Wed - Fri, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term-Time Only).

Salary: Paid to Scale £13.88-£14.88 ph (Pro Rota - term time).

The Role:
Our Blackpool Academy is looking for a resilient, calm, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our Year 4 team. This is a crucial role providing general classroom support while focusing specifically on pupils who require extra guidance with emotional regulation and consistency.
A key part of your day will be supporting "bridge" moments helping children manage school transitions (moving between lessons, break times, lunch, and assemblies) to ensure they feel safe, settled, and ready to learn.

About Our School Ethos

We are a school that puts the child at the centre of everything we do. Our inclusive ethos is our key driver, and we welcome pupils from all backgrounds and needs.

Nurture at Heart: In partnership with Nurture UK, we live by the six principles of nurture. We understand that "all behaviour is communication," and we are looking for a TA who shares this philosophy.

A Passion for Literacy: We believe reading is the greatest priority. As a Read Write Inc. school, we foster a culture where reading for pleasure is celebrated through a plenitude of author visits and high-quality phonics.

Unrivalled Support: You will work alongside a dedicated pastoral and nurture team who are famous for their "go the extra mile" attitude for our children and families.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be someone who can build quick, trusting relationships with Year 4 pupils. You will need:

• Patience and Empathy: To support children who struggle with emotional regulation.
• Consistency: To provide a stable presence during busy transitions throughout the school day, providing timely updates and promotes to the children about transitions that are coming up.
• Adaptability: To support the class teacher in delivering a high-quality curriculum while remaining attuned to individual pupil needs. Changing fluidly from a general whole class TA to 1:1 when children require side by side aid.
• Collaborative Spirit: To work alongside our nurture team to ensure the holistic development of every child.

Benefits of working with Tradewind

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Virtual registration for a streamlined and efficient process.
• Free access to 2,500 CPD courses and resources via The National College
• Online time sheets for easy and quick submission
• Top rates of pay, PAYE (no Umbrella companies)
• Opportunity to experience a range of placements in schools local to you.
• Flexible work to suit your schedule, with daily supply and long-term option. For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)