Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide crucial support to a pupil in their EYFS class. This full-time role involves working closely with a child who requires additional academic and social assistance, ensuring a nurturing environment through specialized techniques. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or above qualification, a passion for education, and a commitment to safeguarding. This temporary position offers the potential for permanence, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils within an educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ensuring pupil safety.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with additional needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Implement specialist techniques and interventions.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Creating a safe learning environment

Implementing specialist techniques

Speech and language support

Education

Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Full time (Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm)

Start date: September 202025

Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour

A school within the Burnley area are currently seeking an experienced Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil who will be joining their EYFS class on a 1:1 basis. The pupil is currently on the pathway towards a diagnosis and will require additional support both academically and socially, as well as personal care.

The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and nurturing learning environment by implementing a calm and consistent approach. They will also implement a number of specialist techniques including regular interventions, the use of visual timetables, sensory breaks and pictorial cues. A key part of the role will be to support the pupil with speech and language development, support will be provided by the school’s SENCo as well as external agencies.

There is also a number of welfare hours that are included within this role, meaning that you would be supervising pupils throughout the lunchtime period.

Requirements:

- Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

- Previous experience supporting pupils within an educational setting.

- Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

- An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.

- The highest commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of pupils.

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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