Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term placements

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent employment opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Classroom Support Staff to work in primary schools across Lancaster and Wyre, with long-term and short-term placements.

Roles cover EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including support for ASC, ADHD, SEMH and speech & language needs; you will work 1:1 and in small groups to help children achieve academic and personal goals, while supporting teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Passion for education and supporting young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable individuals.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with classroom learning.
• Supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Helping children achieve their academic and personal goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Lancaster & Wyre

Start After October Half Term | Long-Term & Short-Term Roles | Full-Time & Part-Time

Looking for a rewarding role in education?

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and Classroom Support Staff to work in primary schools across Lancaster and Wyre.

These are primarily long-term positions alongside some short-term positions, offering consistent work and the opportunity to become a valued member of a school team. Roles are available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs, and additional learning needs.

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers with classroom learning
• Supporting children with SEN and additional needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Helping children achieve their academic and personal goals

We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children is preferred
• Passion for education and supporting young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, caring and adaptable individuals
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Experience may come from schools, nurseries, childcare, tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, care settings, mentoring, or similar child-focused roles.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Long-term school placements
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for permanent employment

If you're looking to gain valuable school-based experience and make a real difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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