Primary School Support Staff Needed - Accrington

Teaching Assistants Needed – Accrington Primary Schools

Location: Accrington & surrounding areas
Setting: Primary Schools
⏰ Hours: Full-time & Part-time opportunities
Roles: Day-to-day, short-term & long-term placements

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a primary school?

Due to increasing demand from our local schools, we are looking for reliable, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across Accrington and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for flexible work around your existing commitments or hoping to secure a long-term position in one school, we'd love to hear from you!

✏️ The roles could include:

Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Providing 1:1 support for individual pupils
Supporting children with SEND and additional needs
Delivering small-group interventions
Supporting pupils with their literacy, numeracy and phonics
Helping children to develop their confidence and independence
Supporting with classroom activities and lesson preparation
Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

We would love to hear from you if you:

✔️ Have experience working with children or young people
✔️ Have experience within a primary school or similar setting
✔️ Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, or have suitable experience
✔️ Are patient, nurturing and enthusiastic
✔️ Are confident supporting children with varying needs and abilities
✔️ Are looking for work in Accrington and the surrounding area

Interested?

If you're a Teaching Assistant in or around Accrington and are available for work, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s 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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