Our Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are proud of our caring and supportive ethos, and our dedicated staff work together to provide the best opportunities for our pupils. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding role where you will play a vital part in supporting teaching and learning across the school, helping to create a positive and engaging environment for all pupils. Job Title: General Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Colne Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour Key Responsibilities - Work under the direction of the class teacher to support learning activities. - Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of children. - Assist in the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources. - Support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of pupils. - Help to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment. - Supervise pupils during break and lunch times when required. - Contribute to the wider life of the school community. About You We are looking for someone who is: - Caring, patient, and committed to supporting children’s development. - Able to work effectively as part of a team. - Flexible, proactive, and willing to take initiative. - Enthusiastic about education and passionate about making a difference. - Ideally experienced in working with children in a school setting (although training will be provided). What We Offer - A supportive and friendly staff team. - Opportunities for professional development and training. - A positive and inclusive school culture. - The chance to make a real impact in children’s lives every day. How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV outlining all your relevant experience. 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