Teaching Assistant | Accrington | Full-Time

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Accrington. You will support the class teacher with day-to-day activities, work across year groups, and provide 1:1 support to pupils to boost confidence and learning.

Join a welcoming primary school and contribute to targeted interventions, resource preparation, and positive behaviour. This position offers a varied, hands-on opportunity in a supportive education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Patient, positive and nurturing approach with learners.
• Willingness to support across different year groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Deliver targeted interventions and help with learning resources.
• Encourage engagement and monitor behaviour.

Job description

Teaching Assistant | Accrington | Full-Time

Location: Accrington

Position: Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Setting: Primary School

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time opportunity in Accrington?

We are seeking a confident and caring Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school, supporting pupils across a range of year groups. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and is happy to support wherever needed within the school.

The Role

• Supporting the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Working across different year groups depending on the needs of the school
• Providing 1:1 support for individual pupils
• Delivering targeted small group interventions
• Supporting pupils with their learning, confidence and engagement
• Assisting with general classroom tasks and preparing learning resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils remain focused
• Supporting children with differing abilities and additional needs
• Providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting
• Is confident supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups
• Is flexible and happy to work across different year groups
• Has a patient, positive and nurturing approach
• Works well as part of a wider school team
• Is enthusiastic about helping children reach their full potential

Interested?

If you're looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role in Accrington and would enjoy a varied position supporting pupils throughout the school, 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.

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