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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