Job Opportunity: KS2 Teaching Assistant Start Date: September 2025 Location: Bacup Role: Mixed year 3/4 Teaching Assistant Location: Primary School, Bacup Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £13.75 per hour (dependent on experience) Teaching Personnel are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join a small, welcoming Catholic primary school in Bacup, working in a mixed Year 3 and 4 class. The school is driven by a clear vision to raise attainment and support children in developing the fundamental skills needed to become confident, well-rounded individuals. The successful candidate will need to have a strong classroom presence, be able to promote positive behaviour, and support pupils who may find it difficult to regulate their emotions. While this is not a 1:1 SEN role, it will involve working closely with children with special educational needs within the classroom. You will be joining a wonderful, supportive team of staff, so being a team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills is essential. This is a full-time role with an immediate start. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a caring and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who: * Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children * Is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development * Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Works well within a team and takes initiative * Has experience working in a school or educational setting We offer: * A warm and friendly working environment * Ongoing professional development and training opportunities * A supportive leadership team and staff community In order to be considered for this role an enhanced DBS check will be required. Please attach your most up to date CV in order to be considered 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