Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Year 5 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Burnley

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role? Do you have experience supporting children with additional needs? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a full-time Year 5 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Burnley. This role involves providing dedicated support to a child with additional needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or working with individuals with additional needs
• A relevant qualification (such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, or equivalent)
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships and adapt to the child’s individual learning style
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school community
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in a child's education and well-being

If you are ready for a fulfilling role where you can have a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

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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