Location: South Shore, Blackpool
Contract Type: Temporary / Term-Time Only (Mornings)
Duration: 1st June 2026 - 17th July 2026 (Summer Term)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 11:30
Salary: £14.25 per hour +
About the School
Operating under the guiding ethos "Learning Together, Achieving Together," this highly regarded primary school is deeply committed to collaborating with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community to foster a culture of lifelong learning.
The school boasts a highly skilled, motivated staff team and an exceptional pastoral care system, ensuring a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Both staff and pupils are encouraged to maintain the highest expectations of themselves, driven by six core values that form the foundation of the school's culture: Pride, Ambition, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join the team for the upcoming summer term.
In this rewarding, morning-only position, you will provide vital 1:1 support for a Nursery-aged pupil who has recently been awarded an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will play a pivotal role in ensuring her final term of the academic year is positive, secure, and enriched with developmental progress.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tailored 1:1 educational and developmental support to a Nursery pupil with an EHCP, catering effectively to her specific learning needs.
Collaborate closely with the EYFS team and the school's established pastoral staff to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Foster the pupil's confidence, resilience, and independence within the early years setting.
Consistently model and promote the school's core values of Pride, Ambition, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Proven, demonstrable experience working within an EYFS or Nursery setting.
Specialist Skills: Prior experience supporting pupils with additional needs or an EHCP is highly advantageous. Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach to early years development are essential.
Attributes: A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-expectation, supportive educational environment.
Vetting: Possession of an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) is mandatory.
Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
Sunday Times Top 100 Employer: We are the only education recruitment agency to be recognised for four consecutive years for our unwavering commitment to staff well-being.
Premium CPD: Gain complimentary access to 2,500+ accredited courses via The National College, allowing you to add specialised certifications such as "SEND Specialist" or "Early Reading/Phonics" to your CV ahead of the autumn interview season.
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Salary description
£14.24 - £15.24 per hour