Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Blackburn (BB2) | Full-Time | ASAP Start

Location: Blackburn, BB2 School Type: 1 Form Entry Catholic Primary School Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:45am - 3:30pm) Pay Rate: £13.68 per hour Duration: Until July 2026

We are recruiting a Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming 1 form entry Catholic primary school in the BB2 area of Blackburn. This full-time position is a general TA role, supporting whole-class learning, with elements of SEN support, including providing targeted 1:1 and small group assistance where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain broad primary school Teaching Assistant experience, while also developing skills in supporting pupils with additional needs.

School Ethos & Mission

The school is proud to be a values-led Catholic primary school. Our aim is for our children to leave us with a strong set of values. Values help children understand right from wrong. Strong values help to shape the mindsets and behaviour of future adults and enable us all to make a positive contribution in society.

The successful candidate will support and promote this ethos throughout their work with pupils.

Key Responsibilities - Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Support teaching and learning across the Year 5 classroom

Provide general classroom support, including small group and 1:1 assistance

Support pupils with additional ne...