Teaching Assistant

Location: Darwen
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Contract Length: 12 Months (with the possibility of a permanent role from September 2027)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Darwen

We are recruiting a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly mainstream primary school in Darwen. This 12-month role offers the opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and make a genuine difference to their educational experience.

Working within the classroom, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning while supporting the teacher in delivering high-quality lessons and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varying additional learning needs.
• Assist with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 6 months' school-based experience, or 12 months' experience working with children in a transferable role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive and resilient attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Benefits

• £14.25 - £16.00 per hour.
• Full-time role for 12 months.
• Potential permanent opportunity from September 2027.
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team.
• Opportunity to gain valuable primary school experience.

Apply now for this Teaching Assistant position in Darwen and take the next step in your education career.

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.
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