Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD support

Dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a mainstream secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire.

The role is long-term temporary, starting October 2026, and involves close collaboration with SEND staff to help the pupil access the curriculum and stay engaged throughout the school day. You will work under the guidance of classroom staff, building a positive relationship with the pupil and delivering individualized support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to work one-to-one and within a school team.
• Initiative and adaptability to pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to a pupil with additional needs.
• Help access the curriculum and maintain engagement.
• Support pupil wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and SEND team.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Burnley, Lancashire

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Burnley, Lancashire? Vision for Education are currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school, supporting a pupil with additional needs on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Burnley to make a genuine difference to a young person's education, wellbeing and development while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Burnley, Lancashire

• Role: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Burnley, Lancashire
• Start date: October 2026
• Duration: Long-term temporary position, covering long-term staff sickness
• Age range: Secondary
• Department: SEND / Learning Support
• Students: Supporting a pupil with additional needs
• School: Mainstream secondary school

As a Teaching Assistant in Burnley, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to provide individualised support to a pupil with additional needs. You will help the pupil access the curriculum, remain engaged in learning, develop confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to their education.

The successful Teaching Assistant will be patient, understanding and consistent, with the ability to build a positive relationship with the pupil and provide appropriate support throughout the school day. Experience working with children or young people with additional needs would be highly beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Burnley, Lancashire who is passionate about supporting young people and is looking for a rewarding long-term position within education.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Have a patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Be confident working on a one-to-one basis and as part of a wider school team.
• Be able to use your own initiative and adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of the pupil.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, col