Teaching assistant

Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Bispham (FY2) Start: ASAP | Ongoing into September 2026 Full-time | Through Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class within a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bispham (Blackpool area) . This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and keen to make a real impact on pupils’ learning and development. The role is to start as soon as possible , with continuity through to the end of the academic year and into September 2026 . The Role: Providing classroom support in a Year 5 setting Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Helping to maintain a positive, engaging learning environment Assisting with preparation of learning resources and activities The Ideal Candidate: Has prior experience working with children (school-based experience preferred) Is confident supporting Key Stage 2 pupils Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills Is reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting pupil progress Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service What Teaching Personnel Offer: Competitive weekly pay via PAYE Access to free CPD courses and ongoing professional development Dedicated support from your local consultant Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Flexible working options to suit your availability Location: Bispham, Blackpool (FY2) Easily accessible by public transport and with onsite/off-road parking available If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more information. 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.