Teaching Assistant

Year 6 Teaching Assistant needed for a Primary School in Blackburn
We're currently working with a primary school in Blackburn who are looking for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class.

This full-time role involves supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and working with small groups to boost progress in core subjects such as Maths and English. The school are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, stay calm under pressure, and provide consistent, reliable support during a key stage of learning.

You'll be working across the Year 6 class, providing targeted support and helping pupils stay focused and engaged. Your day-to-day will include:

• Supporting small groups with Maths and English interventions

• Managing behaviour in a calm, consistent and positive way

• Assisting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities

• Helping children prepare for SATs and transition to secondary school

• Supporting social and emotional wellbeing

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

• At least 6 months of experience in a similar role within a school setting

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour

• Confidence delivering interventions and supporting with core subjects

• A calm, approachable attitude and the ability to build trust with pupils

• Experience in upper Key Stage 2

• Knowledge of SATs preparation and booster sessions

• A current enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

• Flexible work - choose the days you want to work

• Local placements - work in schools close to home

• Build experience - gain exposure to a variety of year groups, teaching styles, and school environments

• Supportive team - we're here to match you with the right roles and provide ongoing support

• Opportunities for long-term placements if that's something you're open to

• All applicants must be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide references

• Your CV should cover your last 10 years of work history, with explanations for any gaps

• You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be available for registration

Veritas Education works with schools across East Lancashire to find confident, skilled and reliable support staff. We're committed to matching you with roles where you can thrive - whether that's day-to-day supply or longer-term assignments.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'