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Teaching Assistant


Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Blackpool

Temporary | Full Time

03/09/2026

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Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants and SEN Support Staff to work in primary and secondary schools across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.

With the new academic year now underway, schools are looking to secure reliable and committed support staff who are seeking long-term positions starting immediately, with opportunities to remain in post until Summer 2027 and beyond.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, an SEN Support Worker, or someone looking to transition into education from a child-focused or care-based background, we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom, helping them to access learning opportunities and achieve their full potential. Roles are available in mainstream schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Providing classroom support to teachers and pupils.
  • Delivering targeted interventions on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
  • Supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
  • Encouraging pupil engagement, independence and confidence.
  • Assisting with behaviour management strategies and pastoral support.
  • Creating positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

We welcome applications from candidates who:

  • Have previous experience working within a school setting (desirable but not essential).
  • Have experience working with children or young people in any capacity.
  • Have backgrounds in care, youth work, coaching, nursery settings, social care, mentoring or similar fields.
  • Are patient, resilient and passionate about supporting young people.
  • Are looking for a long-term role and can commit to consistent work throughout the academic year.
  • Hold or are willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
  • Long-term opportunities in local schools across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Flexible full-time and part-time positions.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • A dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your placement.
  • Opportunities to secure permanent employment through our partner schools.

If you are looking to make a positive impact in education and are seeking a rewarding long-term role with the potential to continue into future academic years, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and begin your journey supporting pupils across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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