Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Darwen

Length of Role: Temp to Perm, starting September 2026

Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour

Setting: Mainstream Primary School

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Darwen is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This temp-to-perm position involves general classroom support with a strong focus on assisting pupils with SEND to ensure they receive the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.

You will work alongside the class teacher to deliver tailored support, help differentiate activities, and contribute to a positive learning environment where every child feels valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom

• Provide targeted SEND support within lessons

• Assist with small-group and one-to-one interventions

• Help maintain a calm, structured learning environment

• Collaborate with staff to promote pupil progress

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a primary school or SEND setting

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today to secure your place in the shortlist for the Darwen 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

Darwen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £16.00 Per Hour

Published at

13-05-2026

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