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LTA - Reed Education Lancashire County Council, together with Reed Education, established the LTA in September 2002.

20/10/2026

🌿 HLTA & Forest School Lead - Burnley Primary School 🌿
📍 Burnley 📅 Start Date: January 2027 ⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm 💷 Pay Rate: £18.62 per hour

Are you a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a varied and rewarding role? We are recruiting on behalf of a friendly and supportive primary school in Burnley seeking a confident HLTA / Forest School Lead to join their team from January 2027.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to combine classroom-based teaching with outdoor learning, making a real impact on children's educational experiences across the school.

About the Role
As the HLTA and Forest School Lead, you will:

Provide high-quality PPA cover across the primary age range.
Lead engaging and inspiring Forest School sessions that encourage exploration, independence and resilience.
Plan and deliver creative learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and senior leaders across the school.
Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where all children can thrive.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
✅ HLTA status or relevant experience covering classes independently

✅ A recognised Forest School qualification (Level 3 desirable)

✅ Experience working within a primary school setting

✅ Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

✅ Confidence teaching and supporting learning across different year groups

✅ A passion for outdoor education and child-centred learning

✅ A flexible, positive and proactive approach

What the School Offers
A welcoming and supportive staff team
Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils
A well-established Forest School provision
Opportunities for continued professional development
A varied role where no two days are the same
If you're an enthusiastic HLTA ready to inspire children both in the classroom and through outdoor learning, we'd love to hear from you.

19/10/2026

🌟 Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Year 5 Support Role 🌟

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school seeking a Teaching Assistant to support two pupils within a Year 5 classroom. This rewarding role involves working closely with one pupil with ADHD and another with an EHCP, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

✅ Supporting learning within the classroom
✅ Implementing strategies to support ADHD and SEND needs
✅ Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviour
✅ Working alongside teachers, the SENCO and external professionals
✅ Monitoring progress and helping pupils achieve individual targets

💡 We're looking for someone who:

Has experience working with primary-aged children
Understands ADHD and SEND support strategies
Is patient, caring and resilient
Has excellent communication skills
Works well as part of a team

⭐ Desirable:

Experience supporting children with EHCPs
TA Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
Key Stage 2 experience
SEND, safeguarding or behaviour management training

🎓 What the school offers:

A friendly and supportive school community
Ongoing training and professional development
Support from experienced teaching and SEND staff
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives

📍 Year 5 Classroom Support Role
📅 Immediate start available

If you're ready to help children thrive and make every day count, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Email [email protected] for further information or to submit your CV.

🍎📚✏️🎓

19/10/2026

🌟 Teaching Assistants - Are You Being Paid What You're Worth? 🌟

At LTA, we believe Teaching Assistants deserve to be rewarded for the fantastic work they do every day. That's why our pay rates are matched to Lancashire County Council rates, offering:

💷 £14.24 - £19.24 per hour
✅ Pay based on your experience and responsibilities
✅ Weekly pay
✅ Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle
✅ Friendly, local consultants who understand schools and education

📢 We're extremely busy and have a high number of long-term roles to fill from November onwards across Lancashire and Cumbria, including:

📚 SEN Teaching Assistant roles
🎓 Classroom Support positions
✏️ Intervention and Catch-Up roles
🏫 Mainstream and Specialist School vacancies
⭐ Long-term and ongoing placements

🎁 Refer a Friend and Earn £150 in Shopping Vouchers!

Know someone looking for work in education or with transferrable skills? Refer them to LTA and if they're successful, you'll receive £150 in shopping vouchers as a thank you from us! It's a great way to help a friend find their next role while earning a reward yourself.

Whether you're looking for your next challenge, more consistent work, or a better rate of pay, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch today for more information about our current vacancies, pay rates, and referral scheme. You can call us on 01772 200845 or by sending us your CV to our inbox.

Join an agency that's busy, pays fairly, and genuinely values its Teaching Assistants.

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19/10/2026

📣 SEN Teaching Assistant - Lancaster | Immediate Start 📣

🌟 Are you experienced in supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

We're working with a fantastic specialist SEN school in Lancaster that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.

🕒 Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm
📅 Ongoing role until at least December 2026 (with potential to continue beyond)
📍 Lancaster

💙 About the Role:
✅ Support children and young people aged 4-19 with a range of additional needs
✅ Work alongside experienced teaching staff
✅ Help pupils access learning and achieve their potential
✅ Build positive relationships and promote independence
✅ Work across different classes and age groups as required

🎯 We're Looking For: ✔ SEN experience within a school, care, residential or support setting
✔ A positive, patient and adaptable approach
✔ Confidence supporting children with a range of needs
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

📢 Interviews taking place from 21st October

If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEN and want to join a welcoming school team, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]

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19/10/2026

🌟 We're Recruiting in Kendal! 🌟

A wonderful primary school in Kendal is looking to welcome two fantastic professionals to its friendly and supportive team!

📚 EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 Supporting children in Reception to develop, learn, and thrive during their early educational journey. We're looking for a nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping young children reach their full potential.

📚 Year 4 PPA Teacher Part-time role covering PPA time on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engaging and dedicated teacher who can deliver high-quality lessons, inspire pupils, and maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.

✨ Why Join This School?
✅ Friendly and supportive staff team
✅ Welcoming school community
✅ Enthusiastic children who love to learn
✅ Positive and inclusive working environment
✅ Opportunities for professional development
✅ Make a real difference to young people's lives

We're Looking For:

🔹 Passionate education professionals
🔹 Team players with excellent communication skills
🔹 Individuals committed to helping every child succeed
🔹 Candidates who are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge or a qualified teacher seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today by sending your CV to [email protected]

🚨 School Catering Assistants Required - Bury 🚨We're recruiting for multiple Catering Assistant positions in school kitch...
14/10/2026

🚨 School Catering Assistants Required - Bury 🚨

We're recruiting for multiple Catering Assistant positions in school kitchens across Bury.

✅ 11:00am - 2:00pm
✅ Monday to Friday
✅ Term Time Only
✅ Multiple Vacancies Available
✅ Immediate Starts

Perfect for anyone looking for part-time work during the school day.

📞 Call 01772 200845
📩 Or send us a direct message to apply

💷 Refer a friend and earn £150 in High Street Vouchers

🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨👩‍🍳 SCHOOL CATERING ASSISTANTS📍 Bolton✅ Multiple Roles Available 🕙 10:00am - 2:00pm 📅 Monday to Friday 🎓...
14/10/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨

👩‍🍳 SCHOOL CATERING ASSISTANTS

📍 Bolton

✅ Multiple Roles Available
🕙 10:00am - 2:00pm
📅 Monday to Friday
🎓 Term Time Only

📞 01772 200845

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🚨 School Catering Assistants Needed - Bolton 🚨

We're recruiting for multiple Catering Assistant roles supporting school kitchens across Bolton.

✅ 10:00am - 2:00pm
✅ Monday to Friday
✅ Term Time Only
✅ Multiple Positions Available
✅ Immediate Starts Available

Perfect for anyone looking for part-time work around school hours.

Enhanced DBS preferred, but if you don't currently have one, we'd still love to hear from you as more opportunities become available regularly.

📞 Call 01772 200845
📩 Or send us a direct message to apply

💷 Refer a Friend and Earn £150 in High Street Vouchers

06/10/2026

We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position at a specialist primary school in Preston (PR4), starting as soon as possible.

The school supports boys aged 5-12 who face challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have experienced adversity in the past and may also present with additional special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

Requirements:

Experience supporting children with SEN and/or behavioural needs
Experience working in a Primary School or SEN School
Available to work full-time immediately
Reliable with a strong work ethic
A team player who works well with others
A clear DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one ASAP
If you're interested, please email your CV to [email protected] and I will be in touch very soon.

Please also feel free to share this with anyone you know who may be interested!

02/10/2026

🌟 WE’RE RECRUITING IN BOLTON! 🌟

We’re working with an established nursery who are opening a brand-new site in Bolton, and we have some brilliant opportunities available! 🌱

We’re recruiting for:

⭐ Nursery Manager
💷 £33,000 - £38,000

⭐ Deputy Nursery Manager
💷 £28,000 - £30,000

⭐ Qualified Nursery Practitioners
💷 £14.24 - £14.63 per hour, depending on experience
🎓 Level 3 Early Years ideally, although relevant Level 2 Early Years qualifications will also be considered

For the Manager and Deputy Manager, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a new nursery from the beginning, with the backing and support of an established nursery.

📍 Bolton

Interested in finding out more?
📩 Drop me a message or send over your CV and I’ll give you a call.

Not quite right for you? We’re really busy with Early Years roles across the area, so still get in touch and let me know what you’re looking for.

🤝 And if you know someone who might be interested, we have a referral scheme too!

02/10/2026

🌟 YEAR 5 TEACHING ASSISTANT NEEDED – MORNINGS ONLY! 📚

We’re looking for a fantastic Teaching Assistant to support a lovely Year 5 class!

⏰ Mornings only – until 1:15pm
📅 ASAP start
⭐ Initially a trial, with the view to long term

This is a genuinely lovely class with excellent behaviour and a great classroom environment. 💛

You’ll be supporting across the classroom as well as working with pupils with SEND and EAL needs, including one pupil with an EHCP.

We’re looking for someone who:
📚 Has good primary school TA experience, ideally KS2
✏️ Has strong communication and literacy skills
🧩 Is confident supporting SEND and EAL pupils
🙌 Is proactive and can hit the ground running

School-friendly hours
✅ No evenings or weekends
✅ Lovely Year 5 class
✅ Potential for regular ongoing work
✅ Rewarding SEND/EAL support

Interested? Drop me a message or apply today! 📩

💷 Know someone who’d be perfect?
Refer a friend and, if successfully placed, you could receive £150 in High Street Vouchers! 🎁

Address

81 Fishergate
Preston
PR12UH

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441524843347

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