Job Description

Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Blackpool, Lancashire? Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Blackpool, Lancashire to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Year 9 student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Blackpool, Lancashire from September 2026. This is a full-time, temporary long-term role for the full academic year, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am 3:05pm, term time only.

As a Teaching Assistant in Blackpool, Lancashire, you will work closely on a 1:1 basis with a Year 9 student who has an EHCP, helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential in a supportive school environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 9 student with an EHCP.
• Supporting the student to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence.
• Building positive relationships with the student, staff and parents/carers.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Supporting the student's social, emotional and academic development.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

This Teaching Assistant opportunity in Blackpool, Lancashire is ideal for someone passionate about making a genuine difference to a young person's education.

The school is a large and inclusive secondary academy in Blackpool, Lancashire with a strong commitment to supporting every student to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to provide a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. The school offers excellent support for staff and values the contribution of every Teaching Assistant within its dedicated team.

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience working with secondary age children.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be a confident communicator, able to use your own initiative when required.

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Teacher that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on (phone number removed).