Teaching Assistant - Primary School Term-Time

Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)

Location:

Burnley

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning and development? A welcoming primary school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, term-time only basis.

This role is perfect for someone with childcare experience who is enthusiastic, patient, and keen to make a positive impact in the classroom.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across the school. You may be working in a general classroom support role or providing 1:1 support for children who need additional help.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Assisting pupils with their learning, ensuring they are engaged and progressing
• Offering 1:1 support where required
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Supporting behaviour management and pastoral needs
• Preparing learning materials and resources

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or similar)
• A warm, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential

• Full-time, term-time only role – great work–life balance
• Opportunity to support children in a rewarding and meaningful way
• Supportive school environment
• Professional development opportunities

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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