Job Description
Year 1 Teacher - Immediate Start
Are you a passionate and dedicated educator who loves helping young learners transition into Key Stage 1? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join a vibrant, welcoming school community in Blackburn, starting immediately.
This is a long-term position designed for a teacher who can bring energy, structure, and creativity to the classroom, helping children build their confidence and foundational skills.
The Role:
* Location: Blackburn.
* Start Date: Immediate (following successful vetting).
* Environment: Managing a Year 1 classroom, delivering the curriculum, and creating a supportive learning space.
What you'll bring to the team:
* Resilience: You maintain a positive classroom environment and are confident in managing classroom dynamics.
* Empathy & Patience: You understand the unique development needs of Year 1 pupils and are committed to their growth.
* Experience: You have a proven track record of delivering the curriculum and building great rapport with young people.
* A Safe Pair of Hands: You are creative, proactive, and flexible in your teaching style to meet all individual learning needs.
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of resources and activities for the whole class, small group and 1:1 support.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
* Collaborate with classroom teachers to organise appropriate activities.
* Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
* Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.
* Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
* Monitor and track the development of the pupil In question and support personal development and confidence.
Essential requirements:
* Experience of working with young people.
* Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
* Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
* Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
* Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.
* QTS qualified (or equivalent teaching qualification).
Associated Benefits:
* Local parking.
* Public Transport nearby.
* Competitive daily pay rate.
* Weekly pay.
* Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
* Access to free CPD.
* Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
* CV and application support.
* Discounts.
* Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 2 shop vouchers.
Why this school? The leadership team is highly supportive of their staff, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and student wellbeing is the top priority.
Are you ready to make a difference? If you have the experience and the temperament to thrive in this role, I'd love to speak with you today.
Please reply with your CV to Jessica at