Are you a Level 2 or 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with primary classroom experience? Are you looking to explore vibrant new schools, build valuable connections, and take the next exciting step in your career?
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team across Blackburn and help nurture the potential of primary pupils. This versatile role lets you showcase your strengths-whether that's delivering small-group reading interventions, assisting with general classroom management, leading 1:1 sessions, or supporting pupils with SEN. We work around your preferences to ensure every assignment is genuinely rewarding. With placements starting this September 2026, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure your position early!
Benefits of working with Randstad:
- Exclusive access to temporary and permanent roles.
- DBS and school application support.
- Consultant support to edit, draft and rebrand your CV and profile to support success with applications.
- A consultant who ensures your AWR period is reviewed.
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles and sourcing your work.
- Free career advice.
- Online availability and access to all bookings at the click of a finger via an app system.
- Online Training and CPD training available.
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 available.
- Free payroll service with no umbrella charges, we follow PAYE.
- Free Pension service: 'now pensions'.
Your Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:
- Collaborate with children individually or in small groups to enhance their learning.
- Serve as a positive role model for both students and colleagues.
- Foster positive relationships with children and their families.
- Collaborate with fellow staff members, including specialists.
- Assist the class teacher in resource preparation and activity setup.
- Help prepare a lesson and tidy the classroom afterwards.
- Provide assistance with lesson plans.
- Support children across the curriculum.
- Give extra support to children with special needs.
- Help mark work.
- Report student progress.
- Help look after the children during school trips and activities.
- Look after children that are unwell.
- Attend meetings.
Essential requirements:
- Experience working with young people.
- Class management skills.
- Comfortable managing challenging behaviour.
- Able to engage with and motivate children.
- Confidence in guiding individuals or small groups.
- A positive attitude and effective communication skills.
- TA Qualified.
If you believe this role suits you, don't hesitate-apply today to guarantee your placement for September!
For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at jessica.verndet@randstad.co.uk or call 01772 259966.
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