Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates (PAYE)

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. The role involves providing tailored 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism, helping access lessons and develop independence and confidence within the school environment.

You will work closely with class teachers and the SEND team to apply strategies, monitor progress and offer pastoral support as required, building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-age children.
• Experience supporting children or young people with autism or additional needs.
• Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, understanding and nurturing approach.
• Confident using own initiative.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Committed to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.
• Help pupil access lessons and participate in learning.
• Support development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and the school's SEND team.
• Follow appropriate strategies and provide consistent support based on needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the pupil.
• Support pupil academically and pastorally where required.

Skills

Experience with secondary-age children

Autism/Additional needs support

Excellent behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience and nurturing

Initiative

Relationship building

Commitment to supporting pupils with/​

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Carnforth, Lancashire

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Carnforth? Vision for Education is working with a well-established secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire, to recruit a Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient and committed Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and reach their full potential.

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Carnforth, Lancashire

As a Teaching Assistant in Carnforth, you will work closely on a 1:1 basis with a Year 7 pupil with autism, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.

The Teaching Assistant will help the pupil access their learning, develop confidence and independence, and engage positively with school life. You will work alongside teaching staff and the school's SEND team to follow appropriate strategies and provide consistent support based on the pupil's individual needs.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.
• Helping the pupil access lessons and participate fully in learning.
• Supporting the development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Providing reassurance and helping the pupil manage the demands of the school environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging engagement with learning.
• Working closely with teachers and the school's SEND team.
• Building a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting the pupil both academically and pastorally where required.
• Helping the pupil develop strategies to become more independent within the classroom and wider school environment.

The Teaching Assistant position in Carnforth is due to start in November 2026 and will be a long-term temporary role with no set end date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to a young person's secondary school experience.

Requirements

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

• Have experience working with secondary-age children.
• Ideally have experience supporting children or young people with autism or additional needs.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Be patient, understanding and nurturing in your approach.
• Be confident using your own initiative when required.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Be committed to supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them achieve their potential.

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, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.