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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Leyland

Temporary | Full Time

22/10/2026

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Location: Leyland
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Contract Length: 12 Months (with the possibility of a permanent role from September 2027)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream primary school in Leyland for a 12-month placement.

This role will involve supporting pupils with additional needs within a classroom setting, helping them access learning, develop socially, and achieve positive outcomes throughout the school year.

  • Supporting pupils with additional educational needs.
  • Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
  • Delivering targeted interventions and learning support.
  • Encouraging participation and confidence in learning.
  • Supporting positive behaviour management strategies.
  • Working closely with teaching staff to meet individual pupil needs.
  • Minimum of 6 months' experience in a school-based role, or 12 months' experience working with children in a relevant transferable position.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Caring and supportive nature.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Commitment to supporting children's development and wellbeing.
  • Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.00.
  • Long-term placement with career progression opportunities.
  • Supportive school and leadership team.
  • Potential permanent opportunity from September 2027.

Interested in making a difference in the classroom? Apply today for this Teaching Assistant role in Leyland.

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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