Job Description- Teaching Assistant Prospero Teaching are actively recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in the Burnley area. This role is essential in fostering an engaging learning environment, helping students to thrive both academically and socially. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supporting children in a school setting and will be prepared to take on various responsibilities, including leading interventions and covering classes in the absence of teachers. Key Responsibilites- Supporting students in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis Effective communication between staff, students and parents Encouraging positive behaviour and learningPosition Details- Role: Teaching Assistant Hours: 8am-3:30pm Type of work: Temporary Start date: ASAP End date: Ongoing Location: Burnley Minimum rate of pay: £85 per day dependant on experienceExperience, Training and Qualifications- Teaching Assistant experience or an equivalent qualification is required Up to date Safeguarding training in the last year (desirable but training can be provided if necessary)TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related referencesOTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate: Accredited continued professional development courses including behaviour management. In-house Training and Development TeamIf this role is of interest to you, click 'Apply Now