Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bonds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Year 4 Teaching Assistant for a part-time role in Garstang, Lancashire. You will support pupils in a Year 4 classroom, delivering small-group interventions and helping raise attainment three days per week, starting December 2026 or ASAP.

The school offers weekly pay, competitive pay at £14.25 per hour, and a welcoming, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Holding a recognised Teaching Assistant, Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to promoting high standards of learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to pupils within the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Support pupils requiring encouragement to reach expected outcomes.
• Work with the class teacher to reinforce learning objectives and monitor progress.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant, Childcare or equivalent qualification

Job description

Year 4 Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Garstang, Lancashire

£14.25 per hour | 3 Days Per Week | December 2026 Start (or ASAP)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Garstang, Lancashire. This is a part-time opportunity working three days per week, supporting pupils within a Year 4 classroom and helping to raise attainment through targeted academic interventions.

This role is due to commence in December 2026, or as soon as possible, and is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide academic support to pupils within the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Support pupils who may require additional encouragement to reach expected outcomes.
• Work closely with the class teacher to reinforce learning objectives and monitor progress.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you will:

• Hold a recognised Teaching Assistant, Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Have previous experience supporting children within a primary school setting.
• Demonstrate a passion for helping children succeed academically.
• Be patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to promoting high standards of learning and achievement.

What the School Offers

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's educational progress.
• Collaborative staff who value teamwork and professional development.
• A rewarding role within a well-established primary school in the heart of Garstang.

Location: Garstang, Lancashire
Start Date: December 2026 (or ASAP)
Hours: 3 Days Per Week
Year Group: Year 4
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Pay Frequency: Weekly

If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and would like to join a friendly and supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.