Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Bacup, Lancashire |
| Area | Rossendale, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Primary Education - Key Stage 1 |
| Salary | £80 - £90 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | ROS-TA_1758890460 |
| Job Views | 60 |
- Description
Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1 (Level 3 Qualified)
Location: Bacup, LancashireStart Date: ASAPContract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Bacup who are seeking a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time role supporting pupils across Key Stage 1, including Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, promote wellbeing, and help create a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
About the Role:
- Support pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, both in class and through small group interventions
- Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy development
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning to meet individual needs
- Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to a nurturing school culture
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Have experience working in a primary school setting, ideally within KS1
- Be confident supporting children with a range of needs, including SEND
- Demonstrate a caring, patient and proactive approach
- Work in line with the DfE Teaching Assistant Professional Standards, including:
- Promoting the school's ethos and values
- Supporting pupil learning and development
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues and professionals
- Maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Engaging in reflective practice and professional growth
If you're passionate about helping young learners thrive and meet the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to smorton@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
