Job Description

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire from September 2026. This rewarding Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire is for the full 2026/27 academic year, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

This Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant position in Blackpool, Lancashire will involve supporting learning within a Year 1 classroom, working closely with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their full potential in a positive and engaging learning environment.

As a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality phonics interventions using the Read Write Inc. programme, supporting pupils as they develop their early reading and writing skills. You will also provide additional support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and successful participation in classroom activities.

The successful Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant will:

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Deliver Read Write Inc. phonics sessions confidently and effectively.
• Work with individuals and small groups to raise attainment in phonics and literacy.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Help create an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.

Previous phonics experience is essential for this role, and prior Read Write Inc. training and experience are highly desirable.

This supportive primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire is committed to providing a caring, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive high-quality teaching and personalised support throughout their education.

The school was judged Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection, with inspectors recognising the school's positive ethos, effective leadership and commitment to ensuring pupils feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Ofsted also praised the school's broad curriculum, strong pastoral support and the positive behaviour demonstrated by pupils.

This Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire offers an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated staff team that values professional development and places children's wellbeing and achievement at the heart of everything they do.

To be considered for the Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire, you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children within a primary school setting.
• Have previous phonics experience, with Read Write Inc. training and delivery highly desirable.
• Have experience supporting or working with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Be patient, adaptable and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

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 2026.

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 Teaching Assistant 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).