Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lytham St Annes on a full-time basis from November 2026, following the October half-term break.

You will work closely with class teachers to support learning across Key Stage 2, providing both whole-class and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum and make progress academically and socially. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and small group work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS check or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Key Stage 2 under guidance of class teachers.
• Provide whole-class and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and develop confidence and progress.

Skills

KS2 knowledge

Interventions

Small group work

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (KS2) - Full Time

Lytham St Annes | Lancashire
Starting After October Half Term 2026
Through Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lytham St Annes on a full-time basis from November 2026, following the October half-term break.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable Teaching Assistant with strong Key Stage 2 curriculum knowledge who is passionate about supporting pupils in reaching their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support learning across Key Stage 2, providing both whole-class and small group support. You will play a key role in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop confidence, and make progress academically and socially.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Possess strong knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Be confident supporting learning in English, Maths, and other foundation subjects.
• Have experience delivering targeted interventions and small group work.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.
• Strong leadership and supportive staff team.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on pupil progress and achievement.
• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel throughout your placement.

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, providing high-quality staffing solutions to schools across the country. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all applicants to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.