KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant | Year 3/4 Support

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Academy)

Salary: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour (PAYE, Paid to Scale)

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 08:30 - 15:30 (Term-Time Only)

Contract: Temporary (November 2026 - ongoing ( Autumn Term)

Are you a proactive and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a meaningful full-time role in Blackpool? Join our inclusive Year 3/4 team for the Autumn term and help shape the emotional and academic success of our pupils as they settle into the new school year.

The Role: Supporting Emotional Regulation & Academic Interventions

This isn't just a general classroom role. You will be a vital anchor for Year 3/4 pupils who require extra guidance with social-emotional mental health (SEMH), consistency, and academic progression.

Alongside managing "bridge moments" and supporting emotional regulation, strong KS2 curriculum knowledge is required in this role. You will be actively responsible for delivering vital booster sessions and targeted interventions to aid lower Key Stage 2 pupils who require additional academic support to close learning gaps.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Utilising strong KS2 curriculum knowledge to lead booster sessions and academic interventions for Year 3 and Year 4 pupils requiring additional support.

Providing high-quality classroom support alongside the class teacher within a mixed Year 3/4 environment on a full-time basis.

Acting as a 1:1 "side-by-side" aid for pupils during periods of deregulation.

Implementing Nurture UK principles to understand behaviour as communication.

Delivering literacy support within our Read Write Inc. Framework.

About Our Blackpool Academy

We are an inclusive school where "Nurture at Heart" isn't just a slogan-it's our practice. In partnership with Nurture UK, we provide a supportive environment for pupils from all backgrounds.

Literacy First: We are a dedicated Read Write Inc. School with a vibrant culture of reading for pleasure.

Expert Team: You will work alongside a pastoral team renowned for their "go the extra mile" attitude.

Inclusive Ethos: We believe in holistic development, ensuring every child, regardless of their starting point, can thrive.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have experience in behaviour management, academic interventions, or SEN support. We...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Blackpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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