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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Blackburn

Temporary | Full Time

22/09/2026

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Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Contract Length: Until Easter 2027
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role within a supportive Primary School environment? We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream Primary School in Blackburn, supporting pupils across the school and helping them achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced Teaching Assistants and individuals looking to further their career within education. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality support to pupils, contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment.

  • Support pupils in both whole-class and small-group settings.
  • Assist the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons.
  • Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional assistance.
  • Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
  • Support pupil progress, attainment, and wellbeing.
  • Prepare and organise classroom resources as directed by teaching staff.
  • Promote positive behaviour and effective classroom management.
  • Previous experience working within a Primary School environment is desirable.
  • A passion for supporting children's learning and development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
  • Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.00.
  • Long-term assignment until Easter 2027.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a mainstream Primary School.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities.

If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term role in Blackburn, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV 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.
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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