Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing organization is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work full-time in Blackburn, supporting students in Key Stage 4 with challenging behaviour. The role requires strong behaviour management skills and a passion for making a difference in young people's lives. Previous experience in support roles is desirable but not essential. This rewarding position offers the chance to foster engagement and promote positive behaviour while working closely with teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Able to support students with challenging behaviour in a learning environment.
• Experience in youth work or similar fields is beneficial.
• Possesses personal or lived experience relevant to young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Key Stage 4 with behavioural and emotional issues.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Experience with young people in a support capacity

Resilience and confidence in setting boundaries

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for the role

Job description

Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 3:20pm

• Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm
  Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary Alternative Provision supporting students in Key Stage 4. This is a rewarding full-time role for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

• Supporting students with challenging behaviour in a structured and supportive learning environment

• Working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, progress, and positive behaviour

• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs

• Acting as a positive role model and building strong, trusting relationships with students

• Has strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• Has experience working with young people in a support, care, or mentoring capacity

• Is resilient, consistent, and confident in setting boundaries

• Support work or youth work

• Personal or lived experience relevant to working with young people

• Sports coaching or physical activity roles

• Military, policing, or other uniformed services

Experience within education is desirable but not essential-the right attitude, commitment, and ability to engage young people are key.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and thrive in a challenging but rewarding environment, we would 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.
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