Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant - Needed for April start
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Primary School Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and committed to helping children achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to assist in delivering high-quality learning experiences across the primary curriculum. The role involves supporting pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and inspired.

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons

Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning

Assist pupils with additional needs, including SEND

Prepare classroom resources and learning materials

Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers

Support positive behaviour management in line with school policy

Supervise pupils during break times, trips, and extracurricular activities

Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

What We Are Looking For

Experience working with primary-aged children (school-based experience desirable)

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

What Teaching Personnel Offer

As part of this role, recruitment and ongoing support may be provided by Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

Teaching Personnel offer:

Competitive weekly pay, paid through PAYE

Access to free and discounted CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses

Dedicated recruitment consultants who provide ongoing support

Opportunities for flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Long-term and permanent placement opportunities

Access to a pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Guidance with CV writing and interview preparation

Their experienced consultants work closely with schools to ensure you are matched to a role that suits your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

What We Offer

A welcoming and collaborative school environment

Supportive leadership and staff team

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A rewarding opportunity to positively impact children’s education and wellbeing

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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