Teaching Assistant – BlackpoolLocation: Blackpool Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time (Mon–Fri) Contract Length: Potentially full academic year (2025/2026) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have a calm, caring approach and love helping children build confidence? Looking for a rewarding, long-term role where you can truly make a difference? Vida Education are working with a supportive, mainstream secondary school in Blackpool that is seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant for a long-term placement, starting in September 2025. This Teaching Assistant role involves working closely with two female pupils (entering Year 8), both of whom have a diagnosis of ASD. These pupils do not present any behavioural issues, they simply need someone who can offer consistent emotional support, patience and help build their confidence. The school is looking for someone who: Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly ASD Brings a nurturing, empathetic, and reliable presence to the classroom Can work full-time and commit to a long-term role Is confident building positive, trusting relationships with pupils You’ll be joining a welcoming team, with the opportunity to make a real difference in a setting where your support will be truly valued. YOU WILL NEED TO Have UK Right to Work Status. Hold a TA qualification or have relevant work experience. Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS with ourselves (cost applied). BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION; We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria. We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience. AWR compliant. Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service. Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON. Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application. Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services. INDTA