Teaching Assistant – Leyland Contract Type: Temp to Permanent (Starting ASAP) Pay Rate: £13.75 – £15.00 per hour Setting: Mainstream Primary School About the Role We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive mainstream primary school in Leyland. This role is offered on a temp‑to‑permanent basis, starting as soon as possible, and is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Key Responsibilities Provide high‑quality support to pupils across the primary age range Assist the class teacher with planning, preparation and classroom organisation Deliver small‑group or one‑to‑one interventions as directed Support children with varying needs to access learning effectively Promote positive behaviour and help maintain an inclusive, engaging learning environment Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents What We’re Looking For Ideally a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Candidates with childcare experience will also be considered A proactive and nurturing approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to use initiative and follow direction A genuine passion for working with children in a primary setting What the School Offers A warm, welcoming and collaborative staff team Opportunities for ongoing training and development A supportive leadership team The potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate Apply Now If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding position in a Leyland primary school, we want to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your education career. 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.