Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Blackburn is seeking a motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support learning across all year groups in a primary school. The role runs full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm starting in September and is ongoing.

You will work alongside the class teacher to support children’s learning and development, with 1-1 and small-group support, alongside completing assessments and maintaining accurate records. DBS Update Service and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and right to work in the UK
• Knowledge of phonics and early years learning (Desirable)
• Experience working with children with SEND (Desirable)
• Experience using ICT to support learning (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Working 1-1 with children needing additional support
• Full‑time hours - 8:30am-3:30pm
• Providing pastoral support to children who may need extra help
• Contributing to the creation of a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Helping to assess pupil's progress and keeping accurate records
• Supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Flexibility to work across different year groups
• The role will include a lunchtime duty

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Tradewind are seeking a motivated and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis at a Primary School within the Blackburn area. The role will start in September on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to support the learning and development of children across all year groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working 1-1 with children needing additional support
• Full‑time hours - 8:30am-3:30pm
• Providing pastoral support to children who may need extra help
• Contributing to the creation of a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Helping to assess pupil's progress and keeping accurate records
• Supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Flexibility to work across different year groups
• The role will include a lunchtime duty

Essential Requirements:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and right to work in the UK

Desirable Requirements:

• Knowledge of phonics and early years learning
• Experience working with children with SEND
• Experience using ICT to support learning

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV or contact Lindsey at (url removed) or (phone number removed).

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long‑term contracts, and permanent positions available locally
• Your well‑being matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer