Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive, supporting teaching staff, and creating a positive, engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences.

• Work with pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.

• Assist with the preparation of learning materials, classroom resources, and displays.

• Support pupils with additional learning needs, ensuring inclusion and access to the curriculum.

• Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

• Supervise pupils during break times, transitions, and school activities as required.

• Contribute to assessments by observing and recording pupil progress.

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting.

• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A genuine passion for supporting children’s education and wellbeing.

Desirable:

• Teaching Assistant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3).

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative school environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Support from an experienced and committed leadership team.

• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of young learner
  
  

If you are interested 

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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