Teaching Assistant - Long Term - Blackburn - Full Time - Immediate Start
£14.26/hour
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Role
Teaching Assistant
Sector
Primary
Contract type
Long Term
Start date
28 September 2026
End date
23 July 2027
Pay
£14.26/hour
Posted 12 days ago
Teaching Assistant - Long Term - Blackburn - Full Time - Immediate Start
£14.26 per hour | Blackburn | Monday-Friday | Full Time | Immediate Start | Long-Term Role
Humly are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Blackburn from as soon as possible until the end of the academic year. This full-time, long-term role combines general classroom support with SEN support, giving you the opportunity to become a consistent member of the school team rather than working on a day-to-day supply basis.
This Teaching Assistant role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or education professional who is reliable, adaptable and confident working across a primary school setting. You'll support classroom learning, work with individuals and small groups, help pupils access lessons and provide additional support for pupils with SEN where required.
Role Details
Long-term Teaching Assistant role in a Blackburn primary school
Full-time, Monday-Friday
Working across the full school day
Start as soon as possible
Expected to run until the end of the academic year
Combination of general classroom and SEN support
Supporting individuals and small groups
Helping pupils access classroom learning
Providing additional support for pupils with SEN
£14.26 per hour
Long-term opportunity rather than day-to-day supply work
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting pupils with their learning across the school day
Providing general classroom support
Working with individuals and small groups
Supporting pupils to access lessons and classroom activities
Providing additional support for pupils with SEN where required
Helping pupils stay focused, settled and engaged
Reinforcing learning and encouraging pupil progress
Supporting classroom routines and transitions
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team
Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
Providing consistent support throughout the academic year
You'll Be a Good Fit If You...
Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar education role
Have experience working in a primary school setting
Have experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional needs
Are reliable, adaptable and confident
Can support both general classroom learning and SEN provision
Are confident working with individuals and small groups
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Have a patient and nurturing approach
Understand the importance of calm and consistent support
Are comfortable working as part of a wider school team
Are available Monday-Friday for full-time work
Are looking for a long-term primary school opportunity
Why Join Humly?
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Safeguarding Statement:
Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.
Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.
