Lower key stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Burnley is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support Year 3 students starting in September 2025. This rewarding role includes providing general classroom support, individual assistance for students with additional needs, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a calm demeanor, and a passion for helping young learners thrive. Opportunities for professional development and training are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training

Supportive and inclusive school community

Friendly and experienced team

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly in Key Stage 2.
• Understanding of or experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Calm and positive approach towards behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• General classroom support for delivering effective lessons.
• Targeted assistance for pupils with additional needs like ADHD and ASD.
• Preparation of learning materials and maintenance of a positive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour Management

Patience

Support for neurodiverse learners

Education

Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Year 3 (Full-Time)
Burnley, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: TA scale
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual looking to make a real difference in the classroom? A warm and welcoming Burnley primary school is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in a Year 3 class starting September 2025.

This is a varied and rewarding position, providing:

• General classroom support to the class teacher, helping to deliver engaging and effective lessons

• Targeted support for individual pupils, including those with additional needs such as ADHD and ASD

• Assistance with preparing learning materials and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Involvement in group work and one-to-one interventions to support academic and emotional development

• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly in Key Stage 2

• Understanding of or experience supporting children with additional needs including neurodiverse learners

• A calm, patient and positive approach with strong behaviour management skills

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• A relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3) is desirable but not essential

• A supportive and inclusive school community

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• A friendly and experienced team who value collaboration and care deeply about pupil wellbeing

• A chance to make a lasting impact on children's learning and development

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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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