Teaching Assistant Jobs in Lancaster LA1 – Immediate Start & Flexible Roles

Workers Direct is partnering with primary schools, secondary schools, and specialist educational provisions across the Lancaster LA1 area to recruit passionate and supportive Teaching Assistants. This is a vital role where you will work under the direction of classroom teachers to support pupil learning, promote inclusion, and help create a positive and productive learning environment.

Successful candidates will be joining a dedicated team on a temporary basis, with many roles offering the possibility of becoming permanent for the right individual. We understand the local education landscape and connect talented staff with schools that value their contribution. Whether you're seeking day-to-day supply work or a longer-term placement, registering with our administration staff recruitment agency provides a streamlined path to rewarding work.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Support Learning Activities: Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to reinforce learning objectives as directed by the class teacher, adapting resources to meet varying needs.
• Promote Positive Behaviour: Assist in managing classroom behaviour, implementing school policies to ensure a safe and respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Provide Personal Care & Support: Where required, offer support with personal care, mobility, or medical needs for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), always respecting dignity and independence.
• Prepare Resources & Learning Environments: Help prepare, organise, and maintain classroom materials, displays, and equipment to support effective teaching and learning.
• Monitor & Record Progress: Assist teachers in observing, monitoring, and recording pupil progress, providing feedback to help inform future planning and interventions.
• Foster Inclusion: Actively support the inclusion of all pupils in classroom activities, promoting equality and helping to break down barriers to learning.
• Supervise Pupils: Undertake supervision of pupils during break times, lunchtimes, and on educational outings as required, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, or support setting is highly desirable.
• Passion for Education: A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development, with patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Team Player: The ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team, following instructions from teachers while also using initiative.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with pupils, teachers, parents, and other staff.
• Adaptability & Resilience: The capacity to adapt to different classroom environments, year groups, and pupil needs, often at short notice.
• Safeguarding Awareness: A clear understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.