Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant
* Primary School located in Burnley, East Lancashire
* Full- time, Monday to Friday
* Role to commence October 2025
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting high calibre Teaching Assistants to work across all key stages in Accrington based primary schools with the view to be made permanent.
You would be required to:
* Assist the class teacher with the delivery of lessons
* Work across classes (approx. 28-31 pupils) to encourage a positive attitude to learning
* Be able to work within year 1 supporting Phonics and speech/language development
* Effectively support the in year 2
* Assist in the management of behaviour
* Work with children on a 1:1 or small group basis to provide extra support where needed, specifically targeting maths, reading, and writing abilities
As an individual you must be reliable, hold a genuine passion for education, and be of a positive, enthusiastic nature. As a Teaching Assistant at any of our partner schools, you would be welcomed by experienced and friendly team of staff who are all too happy to help practitioners settle into their new roles.
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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.
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