Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Qualified or Unqualified) | Blackpool Secondary

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 - FY4) Salary: £20,500 - £25,000 per annum (Pro-rata / Term-Time Only) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Long-Term Contract Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

The Role: Supporting Success in Blackpool

Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Blackpool? Our vibrant secondary school is seeking dedicated individuals to support our students' learning journeys.

We are looking for both Qualified TAs (Level 2/3) and Unqualified candidates who have a natural talent for mentoring young people. If you are patient, resilient, and want to help students overcome barriers to learning, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

  • EHCP Support: Work 1:1 or in small groups with students who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring their specific learning goals are met.

  • Classroom Assistance: Support the lead teacher in managing classroom behaviour and preparing learning materials.

  • Inclusion: Help students with additional needs (SEND) feel included and empowered within a mainstream secondary environment.

  • Progress Tracking: Help monitor the social and academic development of pupils, providing feedback to the SENCO.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced professionals and those looking to start a new career in education.

  • Qualified Applicants: Holders of Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications.

  • Unqualified Applicants: We highly value "transferable skills" from youth work, care backgrounds, or sports coaching. Full training is provided!

  • EHCP Knowledge: Prior experience with EHCP requirements is a major advantage, but a willingness to learn is essential.

  • The Blackpool Spirit: A commitment to supporting the local Blackpool community and a passion for secondary education.

Why Join Our Blackpool Team?

  • Full Training Provided: We offer a pathway for unqualified TAs to gain their Level 3 certification while they work.

  • Term-Time Only: Perfect for work-life balance, no weekend or evening work, plus 13 weeks of school holidays.

  • Career Progression: Many of our TAs go on to become Cover Supervisors or fully qualified Teachers.

  • Impact: You will be the difference-maker for a student who needs that extra bit of support to succeed.

How to Apply

If you are searching for Teaching Assistant roles in Blackpool and want to join a supportive, forward-thinking school, please apply today.

To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com. Closing Date: Open - ended.