Teaching Assistant - Heysham

Teaching Assistant required.

Location: Lancashire (various primary schools)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time (with potential for long-term opportunities)
Pay: Competitive rates, paid weekly via PAYE

About the Role: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Teaching Support Staff in local primary schools. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including behavioural challenges, SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs, and autism.

You will work closely with the school’s SENDCO and SEN team, delivering tailored interventions and providing 1:1 or small-group support to help pupils thrive both academically and socially.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN or behavioural needs.
• Ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient manner.
• Commitment to supporting pupils in a positive and inclusive environment.

• Competitive pay and weekly PAYE payments.
• Access to CPD and regular training opportunities.
• Support from an experienced SEN team and a dedicated consultant.
• Flexible working options and potential for long-term roles.

Apply today and help us create a supportive learning environment for every child.

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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.