General Teaching Assistant Required for September 2025!
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Blackburn, BB1
* Pay rate: £14.18p/hr
We are seeking a versatile and dynamic General Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team at a primary school in Blackburn. This role is incredibly flexible, involving work across different settings and with various responsibilities, including supporting a non-verbal ASD child, working within EYFS, and filling in as needed for absent staff. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with strong ICT skills and a passion for educational development.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Adapt the curriculum and deliver effective group work under the supervision of a teacher, ensuring all students are engaged and learning effectively.
2. Spend one day a week working 1:1 with a non-verbal ASD child, applying specialized strategies to support their learning and communication.
3. Work two days a week as an EYFS Teaching Assistant, providing support and fostering a nurturing learning environment for early years students.
4. Fill in for absent staff as needed, performing duties of a Special Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant, ensuring continuity in student support and classroom management.
5. Conduct interventions or work with students who have Eng...