Year 5 Teaching Assistant, Burnley Primary School

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a Year 5 class on a full-time, term-time basis. Hours 8:30am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, starting 2 November 2026.

You will support whole-class learning, work with small groups, assist with lesson prep, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom. Experience with primary pupils and a TA qualification are desirable. The role initially runs until July 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
• Able to support learning across Year 5 curriculum.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support whole-class learning and small groups.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Encourage pupil engagement and positive behaviour.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Burnley
Full-Time | Term Time Only
8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: 2nd November 2026

A friendly and welcoming primary school in Burnley is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant to support within a Year 5 class from 2nd November 2026, following the October half-term break.

This is a full-time role initially running until the end of the academic year in July 2027, with the possibility of this to extending further. The school is looking for someone who is committed, reliable and keen to make a positive difference to children's learning and development. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils both academically and socially, helping to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.

The successful candidate will support whole-class learning, work with small groups of pupils, and provide additional support to children where needed. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to build good relationships with pupils and staff are essential.

• Has experience working with primary-aged children.
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Can support children's learning across the Year 5 curriculum.
• Is enthusiastic, patient and adaptable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and learning.
• Is committed to helping every child reach their potential.

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Delivering intervention sessions to individuals and small groups.
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Encouraging pupil engagement and participation.
• Supporting children's social and emotional development.
• Helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• In return, the school offers a supportive staff team, well-behaved pupils and the opportunity to become an important part of a welcoming school community.

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.