Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackpool
Salary: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Opportunity for a School-Based Contract 
Start Date: January 2027 or ASAP

Looking for a Rewarding Role in Education?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Blackpool. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain long-term experience within education, develop their skills, and potentially secure a permanent position within the school.

About the Role

You will be supporting teaching and learning in a Key Stage 1 classroom, working closely with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting children with additional learning needs
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Schools or educational settings
• SEN support
• Childcare or nursery work
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Care and support work

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, resilient, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about child development and education
• Confident supporting learning and behaviour
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Why Choose This Role?

This opportunity allows you to:

✅ Gain valuable school-based experience
✅ Showcase your skills before committing permanently
✅ Build relationships with staff and pupils
✅ Oppoprtunity to secure long-term job stability

Many of our candidates use these roles as a pathway into permanent education careers.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Opportunities for permanent employment
• Flexible pathways into teaching and education
• Free CPD and online training courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to safeguarding and SEN training
• Referral bonus scheme

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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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