Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE weekly pay

Permanent employment pathway

CPD and online training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant for a friendly primary school in Blackpool. You will support teaching and learning in a KS1 class, working with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their potential.

This role offers long‑term school-based experience with potential for permanency. The ideal candidate is patient, resilient, and enthusiastic, with a passion for child development, safeguarding, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or educational settings.
• SEN support experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and lesson delivery.

Skills

SEN support

Childcare or nursery work

Youth work

Sports coaching

Care and support work

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackpool
Salary: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Opportunity for a School-Based Contract
Start Date: January 2027 or ASAP

Looking for a Rewarding Role in Education?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Blackpool. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain long‑term experience within education, develop their skills, and potentially secure a permanent position within the school.

About the Role

You will be supporting teaching and learning in a Key Stage 1 classroom, working closely with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting children with additional learning needs
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Schools or educational settings
• SEN support
• Childcare or nursery work
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Care and support work

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, resilient, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about child development and education
• Confident supporting learning and behaviour
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Why Choose This Role?

This opportunity allows you to:

Gain valuable school‑based experience
Showcase your skills before committing permanently
Build relationships with staff and pupils
Oppoprtunity to secure long‑term job stability

Many of our candidates use these roles as a pathway into permanent education careers.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Opportunities for permanent employment
• Flexible pathways into teaching and education
• Free CPD and online training courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to safeguarding and SEN training
• Referral bonus scheme

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills