Teaching Assistant

Description:

Supply Teaching Assistants Required - September Opportunities Available Across East Lancashire

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work? Are you newly qualified and ready to gain valuable classroom experience? Or perhaps you're somewhere in between and looking for your next opportunity in education?

We are recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support a variety of primary schools across East Lancashire from September 2026 onwards.

With a high volume of bookings already coming in, we have opportunities to suit a range of experience levels and availability, including:

Day-to-day supply cover
Short-term assignments
Long-term placements
Full-time and part-time roles
General classroom support
1:1 support roles
SEN support positions
EYFS, KS1 and KS2 opportunities

We are looking for people who:

Have previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting
Are adaptable, reliable and professional
Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Have a positive and proactive approach to supporting learning
Are available for flexible work or seeking a longer-term role

We welcome applications from:

Experienced Teaching Assistants
Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants
Newly qualified Teaching Assistants
Graduates looking to gain school-based experience
Individuals with transferable experience working with children and young people

What we can offer:

A variety of roles to suit your circumstances
Competitive rates of pay
Local opportunities across East Lancashire
Flexible working to fit around your commitments
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
The opportunity to gain experience in a range of school settingsSeptember is one of the busiest times of the year for schools, and we are already receiving requests for support staff across the region.

If you're looking for flexible work, a long-term placement, or simply want to build your experience in schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to register your interest and be ready for the new academic year.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community