Teaching Assistant - South

Are you a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with relevant qualifications or have extensive UK primary school experience, we would love to hear from you!

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support to meet individual learning needs.
• Leading and supporting small-group interventions in subjects such as English, mathematics, phonics and reading.
• Assisting pupils with literacy, numeracy, writing, comprehension and other core curriculum activities.
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and additional learning needs, where applicable.
• Helping pupils develop their communication, social, emotional and behavioural skills.
• Implementing individual education plans, support strategies and learning targets under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining high expectations in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Supporting pupils who may struggle with concentration, emotional regulation, confidence or engagement in learning.
• Promoting independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Assisting with classroom preparation, displays, learning resources and the organisation of activities.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment.
• Monitoring pupils' progress and providing feedback to the class teacher about their achievements and areas for development.
• Supporting pupils during transitions between lessons, activities and different areas of the school.
• Supervising pupils during break times, lunchtimes, school trips and other school activities when required.
• Encouraging positive relationships between pupils and promoting inclusion, respect and teamwork.
• Following safeguarding procedures and ensuring the welfare and safety of all children at all times.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, school leadership teams, parents and other professionals where appropriate.
• Adapting support to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities, backgrounds and learning styles.
• Following school policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, behaviour management and equality.

• Experience working within UK primary schools. Candidates must have a sound understanding of the UK primary education system, classroom expectations and the National Curriculum.
• TA qualifications or substantial relevant experience. Candidates should hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or demonstrate extensive, hands‑on experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary school.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confidence supporting pupils individually, in small groups and within a whole‑class setting.
• A good understanding of classroom management, positive behaviour strategies and pupil engagement.
• The ability to follow instructions, use initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility and a calm, professional approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to adapt to different classroom environments and respond to pupils' changing needs.
• A professional attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic.

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