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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Darwen

Temporary | Full Time

16/09/2026

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Darwen
Duration: Full Academic Year
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

A friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Darwen is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team for the full academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting pupils across a range of learning needs and abilities.

The role combines SEND support, targeted academic intervention work and general classroom assistance, making it ideal for an individual looking for a varied and rewarding position.

  • Support pupils with SEND within the classroom environment
  • Deliver targeted Maths and English intervention sessions
  • Work closely with teachers to support lesson delivery
  • Encourage positive behaviour and participation
  • Help prepare learning resources and classroom activities
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
  • Previous school-based experience preferred
  • Understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practices
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Positive, caring and professional attitude
  • Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
  • £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
  • Full academic year role
  • Welcoming and supportive school environment
  • Opportunity to develop experience across a range of educational settings
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Ready to make a difference in a primary school setting? Apply now for this Teaching Assistant role in Darwen.

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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