Primary Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

* Support teaching and learning in the classroom and with small groups or individual pupils.

* Assist pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

* Help prepare and organise learning resources and classroom activities.

* Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

* Support pupils with additional learning or SEND needs as required.

* Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff.

* Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks, trips, and school activities.

* Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.

* Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents/carers where appropriate.

* Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Person Specification

* Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting.

* Good English and Maths skills.

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

* Patient, caring, and able to engage and support pupils.

* Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

* Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Desirable

* Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training.

* Experience supporting pupils with SEND.

* Knowledge of the primary curriculum.

* Experience delivering interventions or small-group support.

* First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).

* Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

* The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check