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Date Added: Fri 05/09/2025

Supply Teaching Assistant

Blackburn, UK
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Company: VERITAS EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £13.68 - £17.71 per hour

Supply Teaching Assistants (TA2-HLTA) | East LancashireFlexible day-to-day and short-term roles | Must have 6+ months classroom experience

Looking for more flexibility in your working week? Want to build varied experience across different schools and year groups? Join Veritas Education as a Supply Teaching Assistant and take control of your schedule while making a real impact in the classroom.

We're currently recruiting experienced TAs (TA2-HLTA level) to work on a supply basis across East Lancashire, including Blackburn, Accrington and Darwen. Whether you're seeking full-time flexibility or a few days each week, we have opportunities to suit your availability and skills.

What you'll be doing:

  • Providing general classroom support across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
  • Supporting pupils with additional needs, either 1:1 or in small groups
  • Assisting with phonics, reading, interventions and behaviour management
  • In HLTA and TA3 roles, covering lessons (including PPA) using plans provided
  • Building strong relationships with pupils and staff in a range of school settings

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum of 6 months experience working in a classroom setting
  • A flexible and adaptable approach - happy to jump into new environments
  • Confident supporting pupils across different age groups and abilities
  • Ideally experience working with SEN and behaviour management strategies
  • For TA3 and HLTA roles: confidence leading groups or whole classes as needed

Why work on supply?

  • Flexibility - choose the days and locations that work best for you
  • Variety - gain experience in different year groups, school settings and teaching styles
  • Opportunities for progression - build confidence and skills for future long-term roles
  • Local work - placements in schools close to home
  • Supportive agency - we provide ongoing guidance and are here when you need us

Important Information:

  • All applicants must be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS Check and provide suitable references
  • Your CV should cover your last 10 years of work history, with explanations for any gaps
  • You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be available for registration

About Veritas Education

We work closely with primary schools across East Lancashire to match skilled, passionate staff with roles that suit their strengths and availability. Whether you're a TA2 looking for flexible classroom support roles or an HLTA ready to lead lessons.

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 interview

Veritas 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.'

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