Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Care or Youth Work Background Welcome! Fleetwood | Full-Time | Competitive Daily Rate | Immediate Start Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have experience in care or youth work and are looking for a rewarding career in education? If so, we want to hear from you! Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Fleetwood, seeking a committed and nurturing Teaching Assistant (TA) to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals who may not have classroom experience but possess the empathy, resilience, and communication skills gained through working in care, residential, or youth support environments. The Role: Supporting pupils with a range of identified special educational needs (including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health needs) Working 1:1 and in small groups to help children engage with learning and manage behaviour Collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored interventions Promoting emotional well-being, independence, and inclusion About You: Background in care work, youth work, residential support, or similar A patient, caring nature with strong interpersonal skills Willingness to learn and take direction in an educational setting A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential What We Offer: A dedicated consultant to support your journey Access to free training and development opportunities, including CPD in safeguarding and SEN Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Competitive pay, paid weekly Whether you're looking to start a new career in education or bring your existing skills to a new setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive school environment. Apply today by contacting Teaching Personnel Preston Branch or click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and get started on your education career path. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing. 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.