General Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Blackburn)

General Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Blackburn

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

13.00 - 16.68 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Are you a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a vibrant Blackburn school starting from January 2026 ? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 (Year 6) General Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behaviour management and experience working with children who have SEN. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a special school as a Teaching Assistant, specifically catering to Key Stage 2 students. The role entails providing general support within the classroom setting. A minimum Level 2 qualification is required for this full-time position, which operates five days a week from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. The successful candidate must have experience working in KS2 and providing personalised support to individual students. You should be committed, reliable, and demonstrate high attendance.

Job Responsibility:

Reading, writing and SPAG support
Adjusting or breaking down activities to support participation and understanding
Develop a supportive relationship with the child that promotes self esteem and confidence
To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the child and respond to them effectively
To liaise with the Teacher and SENCO about the development and support needed at home and in school for the child
To provide the whole class, small groups and 1:1 support
Monitor and maintain records of the pupils progress
To assist with general school duties which may include setting up classrooms, preparing resources and displays and tidying and clearing away
Supervision of children during lunch times and Supervision of children entering and leaving school premises

Requirements:

Possession of an Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to acquire a new one
Eligibility to work in the UK (please note that sponsorship is unavailable for this role)
Preferred previous experience in educational settings, particularly schools
Provision of two recent professional references, a vital requirement for consideration
Experience working with young people
Class management skills
Comfortable managing challenging behaviour
Able to engage with and motivate children
TA Qualified
A minimum Level 2 qualification
Experience working in KS2 and providing personalised support to individual students
Experience in tailoring content to meet individual needs
Experience working with children who have SEN
Strong background in behaviour management

Nice to have:

Experience in tailoring content to meet individual needs and incorporating their preferences to motivate and engage them
Flexibility and adaptability to the child's needs, likes, and interests

What we offer:

Continuous career development opportunities
Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
Free accredited training, both online and on-site
Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
local parking
Public Transport nearby
Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools
Access to free CPD
Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education
CV and application support
Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Expiration:
January 28, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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