KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support (Personal Care Involved) – Full-Time, Starting Easter 2025

We are currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a student with additional needs at a school in Blackburn. Starting Easter 2025, this full-time role will involve supporting the child’s academic progress as well as providing personal care, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for their growth and development.

Location: Blackburn
Position: KS1 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support with Personal Care)
Start Date: Easter 2025
Hours: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a KS1 student, assisting with both academic tasks and personal care
• Support the delivery of personalised learning activities tailored to the student’s needs
• Assist with personal care routines, including mobility, hygiene, and feeding
• Promote social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Collaborate with the class teacher to track and support the student’s progress
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Build a supportive and trusting relationship with the student and their family

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children, ideally in KS1 or with additional needs
• A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach to supporting children
• Ability to provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive and proactive attitude in supporting the child’s individual needs
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) are preferred but not essential

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A supportive school environment focused on the wellbeing of students
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference in a child’s life

If you’re passionate about providing essential support to children with additional needs in a primary school setting, apply now for this meaningful role in Blackburn.

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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.
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