Teaching Assistant - Heysham

Teaching Personnel; Heysham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in the UK is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in primary schools. This full-time role involves working closely with the school's SEN team to provide tailored support for children facing challenges such as behavioral issues and autism. Competitive pay and the opportunity for training and long-term positions are included. Join us in promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment for every child.

Benefits

Competitive pay and weekly PAYE payments

Access to CPD and regular training opportunities

Support from experienced SEN team and dedicated consultant

Flexible working options with potential for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN or behavioral needs.
• Ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Strong behavior management skills and a calm, patient manner.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs, including behavioral and SEMH challenges.
• Deliver tailored interventions and provide 1:1 or small-group support.
• Work closely with the school's SENDCO and SEN team.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Ability to adapt approach for individual needs

Strong behaviour management skills

Commitment to positive, inclusive support

Job description

Teaching Assistant required.

Location: Lancashire (various primary schools)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time (with potential for long-term opportunities)
Pay: Competitive rates, paid weekly via PAYE

About the Role: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Teaching Support Staff in local primary schools. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including behavioural challenges, SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs, and autism.

You will work closely with the school’s SENDCO and SEN team, delivering tailored interventions and providing 1:1 or small-group support to help pupils thrive both academically and socially.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN or behavioural needs.
• Ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient manner.
• Commitment to supporting pupils in a positive and inclusive environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and weekly PAYE payments.
• Access to CPD and regular training opportunities.
• Support from an experienced SEN team and a dedicated consultant.
• Flexible working options and potential for long-term roles.

Interested?

Apply today and help us create a supportive learning environment for every child.

[e-mail]
01772 386968

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.