Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This full-time role, starting in September 2025, involves working closely with students exhibiting Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will have the opportunity to support pupils in a 1:1 and small group setting, ensuring their academic progress in English, Maths, and Science. The school is known for its commendable leadership and received a 'good' rating from Ofsted, making it a great place to grow your career in education. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with students exhibiting SEMH.
• Qualifications and training appropriate for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support class sizes of up to 26 pupils.
• Liaise with teachers and SENDCo.
• Provide intervention sessions in core subjects.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Support for SEND

Monitoring pupil progress

Intervention in English, Maths, and Science

Education

Relevant qualifications for Teaching Assistant

Job description

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A secondary school in Preston are seeking to hire a Teaching Assistant. The ideal applicant will ideally have previous experience working with students who exhibit SEMH. This is a full-time position starting in September 2025.

The chosen candidate will work with classes of up to 26 students and support pupils on a 1:1/1:2 basis, and will communicate directly with the class teachers and SENDCo. The Senior Leadership Team's support was particularly commended by former staff, and the school received an Ofsted score of "good."

As a Teaching Assistant you would be expected to:

• Supporting class sizes of up to 26 pupils
• Liaise directly with the class teachers and SENDCo
• Monitor and track the progress of individual pupils
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH
• Support pupils on a 1-1 and small group basis
• Provide intervention sessions, especially English, Maths and Science
• Enrol on to CPD courses to enhance your knowledge as a Teaching Assistant

What next?

To apply for this position, please submit your application today and ensure that a relevant CV is included. Upon reviewing your CV, a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss your application.

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