Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Lancaster, Lancashire

Looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Lancaster, Lancashire
? Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting in September 2026. If you're passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Vision for Education is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire
. This long-term temporary role is due to begin in September 2026 and has no set end date, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking for ongoing work in Lancaster, Lancashire
.

As a Teaching Assistant
, you will provide general classroom support across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, working alongside teaching staff to create a positive learning environment where every student can achieve their potential.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage student participation, confidence and independence.
• Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assist with preparing learning resources and classroom activities.
• Provide additional support for pupils who require extra guidance.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents where appropriate.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This Teaching Assistant role in Lancaster, Lancashire would suit someone who enjoys working with young people and thrives in a busy secondary school environment. Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or have supported secondary-aged children in another setting, this could be the ideal opportunity.

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience working with secondary age children.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be a confident communicator, able to use your own initiative when required.

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.