Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training access

Consultant support

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Morecambe from September. You will work with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, helping create an engaging learning environment and providing targeted support.

The role involves assisting with literacy and numeracy activities, promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to an inclusive school culture. DBS update service and right to work in the UK are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Patient, caring approach and commitment to helping children reach their potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient and caring

Teamwork skills

Strong communication

Job description

Location: Morecambe, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Recruiter: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Morecambe from September. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children's learning and development within a positive and inclusive school environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range. You will help create an engaging learning environment, assist with classroom activities, and provide targeted support to pupils who require additional assistance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teaching and learning activities in the classroom
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum-based activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
• Is patient, caring, and committed to helping children achieve their potential
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has a proactive and positive attitude towards learning and development

• Competitive pay starting at£14.25 per hour
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free and discounted CPD training courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Valuable experience within a supportive primary school setting

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references covering the last two years

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in children's education and are available to start in September, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.