Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Darwen; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Consistent work through Autumn Term

Support from education team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Darwen is seeking a dedicated support assistant to work in a mainstream primary school for the Autumn Term 2026. The role focuses on supporting teaching and learning, working with pupils individually and in small groups, and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

Candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach. This contract offers consistent classroom hours and the opportunity to gain valuable experience

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexible and supportive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small intervention groups.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation.
• Support pupil wellbeing and personal development.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Location: Darwen
Contract Length: Autumn Term (September 2026 – December 2026)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small intervention groups.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation.
• Support pupil wellbeing and personal development.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children and young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A flexible and supportive approach to learning.
• Knowledge of primary education is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate (£14.25 – £16.00 per hour).
• Consistent work throughout the Autumn Term in a Darwen primary school.
• Support from our education team and valuable classroom experience.

Ready to apply? All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.