Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Leyland
Location: LeylandRole Type: Temporary to Permanent (Starting September 2026)Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hourSetting: Mainstream Primary School
Teaching Assistant Job – Leyland
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant to work within a friendly mainstream primary school in Leyland, starting in September 2026. This is a temp-to-perm role, ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in education.
As a general classroom Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential support to pupils and teachers, with a particular focus on assisting children with Special Educational Needs (SEND). This is a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
* Support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum
* Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND, both 1:1 and in small groups
* Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils can access learning opportunities
* Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
* Help prepare and organise classroom resources
* Contribute to a safe and nurturing school environment
Requirements
* Experience working with children or young people
* Knowledge or experience of SEND support in education
* Positive, flexible, and reliable attitude
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Level 3 qualification desirable but not essential
What We Offer
* Competitive pay rates (£14.25 – £16.00 per hour)
* Opportunity to secure a permanent position
* Support from experienced education professionals
* Valuable experience within a primary school setting
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop their career as a Teaching Assistant in Leyland, particularly within a supportive mainstream primary setting.
Apply now to start your Teaching Assistant role in Leyland this September 2026.
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.