Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Blackburn

Length of Role: Temp to Perm, starting September 2026

Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour

Setting: Mainstream Primary School

We are recruiting a committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn. This temp-to-perm role begins in September 2026 and focuses on providing general classroom support, with additional emphasis on helping pupils with SEND to access learning and thrive within the classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality support, adapt learning materials, and promote positive engagement. You will play a key role in ensuring all pupils feel included, supported, and confident in their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general classroom support across the school day

• Offer targeted assistance to pupils with SEND

• Support lesson delivery and small-group activities

• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and wider staff

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting

• Understanding of SEND and inclusive practice

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A patient, proactive, and nurturing approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and child development

If you are passionate about supporting children and ready for a new challenge starting September 2026, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this Blackburn Teaching Assistant role.

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Blackburn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £16.00 Per Hour

Published at

14-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English