Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants

Location: Blackburn & Accrington, Lancashire
Position: Teaching Assistant
Hours: Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026 and Ongoing
Salary: Competitive rates of pay

Make a Difference in Local Schools

Key Stage are looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team and support primary and secondary schools across Blackburn and Accrington.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked with children in another setting, or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

We have a variety of day‑to‑day, short‑term, long‑term and permanent opportunities available to suit your experience and availability.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and school staff to help pupils achieve their full potential by providing classroom and individual support.

• Supporting pupils on a one‑to‑one basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging engagement in learning.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Preparing classroom resources and maintaining an organised learning environment.
• Supporting children across a range of subjects and year groups.

• Teaching Assistant experience (preferred but not essential).
• Experience working with children or young people.
• A caring, patient and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
• Day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements.
• Opportunities to secure permanent school positions.
• A dedicated education consultant offering ongoing support.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunities across a wide range of local schools.

If you're passionate about supporting children and helping them succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.