Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant – Primary

Job Details

Job Title: Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant – Belmont Primary School, Rossendale

Location: Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term – 12 months, Term Time Only. Start: October 2026

Eligibility: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Dedicated Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to support students – many with autism and complex needs – to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher/tutor in delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences for all students.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to help students access the curriculum independently.
• Assist in creating a structured, stimulating classroom environment suited to students with autism and complex needs.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of individual plans, including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles.
• Prepare and produce learning materials and resources as directed by the class teacher/tutor.
• Support students during on-site and off-site activities, ensuring safety through effective planning and risk assessment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team, maintaining strong communication with education, care, and therapy staff.
• Promote students’ physical, emotional, social, and moral development in line with organisational values.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSEs Grade 4/C or above required.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting young people with additional needs.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour with a calm, consistent approach.
• Organised, proactive, and able to follow guidance while using initiative.
• Willing to learn, develop, and adapt to meet students’ needs.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

Equal Opportunities

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

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