Teaching Asisstant

We are working with a welcoming and supportive school in Blackburn that is looking to appoint five Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and support students aged 11-18 in achieving their full potential. The successful candidates will play a key role in helping pupils engage with their learning, promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing atmosphere where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive, develop, and achieve success.

• Location:
  
  Blackburn BB2
• Position:
  Teaching Assistant
• Type of Work:
  Long-term classroom support
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate
• Duration:
  Until July 2027
• Contract Type:
  Temporary
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full Time
• Minimum Rate of Pay: GBP
  100 per day
• Hours:
  
  8:30am 4:00pm

• Recent Graduate with a 2:2 degree or above, or
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, or
• Experience working with young people through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, sports, or similar settings
• Previous experience working within a UK school is desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training issued within the last 12 months (desirable)

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references related to working with children or young people