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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 13.75 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Rawtenstall

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)
 Mainstream Secondary School – Rawtenstall
 Contract: February Half-Term 2026 – July 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best? We are seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team from after February half-term 2026 until July 2026.

About the Role:
 As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to provide in-class support, help create an inclusive learning environment, and assist students in accessing the curriculum. You’ll play a key role in encouraging positive learning behaviours and supporting pupils of varying abilities across Key Stages 3 and 4.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with secondary-age students (school-based experience preferred)
A caring, patient and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to helping all learners succeed
Reliability and a positive attitude
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive staff team
Opportunities to develop skills and gain further experience in education
A rewarding role making a genuine difference to students’ lives
Hours: Full-time, term-time only
 Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire
 Contract Length: From after February half-term 2026 to July 2026

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to contribute to a vibrant secondary school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click the link below to apply and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss further.

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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