Trainee Teaching Assistant - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Teaching Personnel

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Trainee Teaching Assistant

Secondary school based in Blackpool

An average sized secondary school located in the Fylde area are looking to appoint a Trainee Teaching Assistant. You will be required to work across KS3 and KS4.

Within the past 2 years, the school has successfully appointed three Teaching Assistants whoare currently studying or have recently completed a Teaching Assistant qualification.

Due to this, the Headteacher has reached out to Teaching Personnel in order to address their recruitment needs.


What will the trainee be doing as part of their role?


Working as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you'll provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils from the start of their secondary education journey.

During lessons, you'll worktogether with the class teacher to support pupils with classroom activities and help to manage behaviour, promote independence & learning.

Excellent communication and enthusiasm will be key in supporting all pupils to progress, achieve and overcome any problems.
You will support all areas of the curriculum including English, Maths and Science within the classroom.


Below is a summary of the role & expectations:

  • Support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
  • Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
  • Prepare the classroom for lessons, and clear away afterwards.
  • Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting any difficulties.
  • Support pupils to understand lesson instructions.
  • Support pupils in respect of school curriculum, e.g. English, Maths and Science, as directed by the teacher.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils at lunchtimes.
  • Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

The role:


  • 8:30 15:15, Monday Friday.
  • Open to educators who are currently studying a TA/CACHE/Childcare qualification.
  • Secondary school based in Blackpool (FY5)
  • Pay range between £ £12 per hour.
  • February July 2023 with the view of a permanent contract.
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.
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