General Classroom Teaching Assistant - Full Time
Job description
General Classroom Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Preston
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:45am – 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour
Start: ASAP / Ongoing
About the Role
A supportive primary school in Preston is seeking a dedicated General Classroom Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full‑time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children succeed and supporting learning across the school.
You will work closely with the class teacher to provide high‑quality support for pupils, helping to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Supporting learning across the classroom
- Assisting with small group work and 1:1 activities
- Helping to prepare resources and set up activities
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
- Working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school staff
- Providing general support during lessons, transitions, and break times
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children in a school setting (preferred)
- A positive, reliable, and proactive attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s education
- Ability to commit to Monday–Friday, 08:45am–3:30pm
What’s On Offer
£14.30 per hour
Full‑time, consistent school hours
Supportive staff and leadership team
Opportunity to make a real difference in a local primary school
If you’re enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to support pupils on their learning journey, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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