Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in a dynamic secondary school environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with students exhibiting Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing essential support in both individual and group settings. You will collaborate with experienced educators to enhance learning outcomes, particularly in English, Maths, and Science. With a commitment to professional development, this position not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also encourages continuous learning through CPD courses. Join a supportive team that values safeguarding and child welfare, and make a difference in the educational journey of young learners.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS checks

CPD courses for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with students exhibiting SEMH is essential.
• Relevant qualifications and training for the Teaching Assistant role are required.

Responsibilities

• Support classes of up to 26 pupils, providing 1:1 and small group assistance.
• Liaise with class teachers and SENDCo to monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Communication Skills

Monitoring and Tracking Progress

Support for SEND

Intervention in English, Maths, and Science

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualifications

Job description

Position:Teaching Assistant

Location:Blackpool

Contract:Full-time

Start Date:September 2025

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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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.
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