Teaching Assistant

Location & Details

Location: Chorley
Contract Length: Autumn Term (September 2026 – December 2026)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Role Overview

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Chorley for the Autumn Term 2026.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will support pupils' learning, confidence, and development while helping create an engaging and positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities throughout the school day.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support sessions.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Promote pupil engagement and positive behaviour.
• Support children with a range of learning needs.
• Help foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Teaching Assistant experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Genuine passion for education and child development.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay between £14.25 and £16.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a respected Chorley primary school.
• Supportive working environment.
• Consistent work from September to December 2026.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about education and supporting young learners, apply now for this Teaching Assistant vacancy in Chorley.

Additional Information

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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