Humly

    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?

    The UK's market-leading education supply app — putting you in control of when, where, and how you work.

    • The UK's most downloaded supply app
    • Roles matched to your schedule, instantly
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    • Free Safeguarding, Protection, Prevent, FGM and other training courses included
    • Exclusive discounts on training with St John Ambulance & British Red Cross
    • Earn £100 for every successful referral

    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.