Prep Teaching Assistant Full Time NEW

Blackburn, Lancashire
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited

Prep Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract until 3rd July 2026

Salary: National Living Wage

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Weeks: Term Time + 2 weeks

Reporting to: Head of Prep

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Friday, 24 April 2026 at 9am

Purpose of the Job:

• To work collaboratively with teaching staff in meeting the personal, social and curriculum needs of pupils.
• Assist with the differentiated delivery of the curriculum and to provide feedback on progress to the teaching staff and SENCO where appropriate.
• To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
• To establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area (supporting during exams; some co-curricular lunchtime activities or going on school trips etc).
• Responsible for supervising students during break and lunchtime ensuring safety of our client s students.

Support for Pupils:

• Under the clear guidance of the teaching staff, assist in the implementation of structured learning activities and to assist individuals / groups of pupils to complete tasks.
• To set high expectations for pupils, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of the pupils.
• To assist in the development and implementation of pupil s individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• To monitor and record pupil progress on a regular basis and to assist with the recording of progress.
• To promote pupils independence.
• Establish a constructive relationship with staff and pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
• To promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.

Support for Teachers:

• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with school policy.
• To assist in the monitoring and recording of individual pupils progress and to report on pupils needs, achievements and concerns.
• Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed.
• To provide objective and accurate feedback to Teachers on pupil achievement, progress and challenges.
• To assist in the production of learning resources and displays.
• Administer routine tests and assist in the invigilation of exams e.g. reader, scribe.
• Assist in the supervision of children on trips / visits.

Support for the School:

• Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the team and the School.
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection and reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time.
• To work as part of a team and support the role of other people in the team and to establish constructive relationships with other agencies / professionals in liaison with the Teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.
• Contribute and support at School events such as the Christmas Fair, Open Days as required by the Head of Prep.

Personal Qualities:

• Liaising and communicating effectively with stakeholders in the School (including pupils, colleagues, Line Manager, parents and governors).
• Remain respectful towards your colleagues.
• Observe that our client is all placed to set an example to those around them.
• Seeking Line Manager support where necessary and appropriate.
• Reflecting on the effectiveness of professional relationships and identifying where improvements can be made.

Staff Code of Conduct:

• Lateness or absences to be reported as soon as possible to HR and your Line Manager.
• Staff to behave in a courteous and respectful manner to colleagues and visitors to the School.
• Staff lanyards are to be worn at all times in accordance with the school safeguarding policy.
• Telephone calls and verbal conversations are to be held in a respectful tone.

This list is not exhaustive but rather an indication of the main requirements of the role.