Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley, BB10
Position Type: Full-Time, term- time only
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? Our welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burley is seeking a dedicated Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

About Us

We are a thriving and supportive primary school committed to creating an environment where every child can thrive. Our focus is on developing confident, creative, and independent learners, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and community values.

The Role

As a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children’s learning and development. This includes:

• Leading small group intervention sessions to help children reach their learning goals.
• Providing additional support for children with special educational needs (SEN), adapting activities to suit individual needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in creating an engaging, positive learning environment.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with children, encouraging their confidence and independence.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers to inform lesson planning.
• Supporting the delivery of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, ensuring all children are engaged and included.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children’s development and education.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to work effectively with children who have additional needs.
• Confident in leading small groups and delivering targeted interventions.
• A great communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to contribute to our school community.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience working with children with SEN or providing intervention support.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.

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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