Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Year 3 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. This rewarding role involves providing individual support to a pupil in Year 3, helping them access learning, build confidence, and thrive both academically and socially.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant childcare, education, or support experience who is looking to make a meaningful difference in a child's school journey.

Location:

Nelson
Full-Time | Term Time Only: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Competitive Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Start Date:

Monday 2nd November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential?

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a Year 3 pupil throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Support the child's academic progress across the curriculum.
• Assist with social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents where required.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Has experience supporting pupils with additional needs (desirable).
• Is patient, nurturing, and resilient.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is flexible, proactive, and able to use their initiative.
• Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• A rewarding role making a real difference to a child's education and wellbeing.
• Competitive rates of pay.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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.

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