Teaching Assistant – Secondary & Alternative Provision

Job Overview

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (All FY Postcodes)

Salary: £93.60 – £107.00 per day (dependent on experience and role level)

Employment Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract / Temp to Perm

Start Date: September 2026

Choose Your Environment

Pathway 1: Mainstream Secondary Classrooms

• Work across various departments supporting students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE).
• Help bridge learning gaps in core subjects like English, Maths, or Science.
• Assist the classroom teacher with behaviour management and resource preparation.

Pathway 2: Alternative Provision & SEMH Support

• Work in smaller, specialised settings supporting young people who are outside of mainstream education.
• Act as a dedicated Mentor or 1:1 TA for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Focus heavily on building trust, implementing trauma-informed care, and de‑escalating challenging behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Engagement: Support individuals or small groups to overcome barriers to learning and stay focused during lessons.
• Inclusion Support: Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) alongside the school SENDCo.
• Pastoral Care: Provide a safe, encouraging space for students who need additional emotional or behavioural guidance.
• Safeguarding: Maintain absolute vigilance regarding child protection and school safeguarding policies.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people (e.g., in schools, care settings, sports clubs, or volunteer youth work) is highly valued.
• Qualifications: A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred but not essential if you possess strong, relevant life or care experience.
• Key Attributes: Excellent communication skills, resilience, patience, and a non‑judgemental approach.
• Compliance: Must hold an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or be fully prepared to process a new one with us before September).

Benefits

• Great Work‑Life Balance: Set daytime hours (Monday to Friday, approx. 8:30AM – 3:30PM). Term‑time only, meaning you get every school holiday off.
• Highly Competitive Daily Rates: Earn between £93.60 and £107.00 per day via a transparent pay structure that rewards experience.
• September Certainty: Skip the summer holiday job‑hunting panic by locking in your autumn term placement early.
• Local Commute: Postings available right across Blackpool, Bispham, South Shore, and the Fylde Coast to keep your daily travel minimal.

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