Primary Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are currently recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to work in a range of welcoming and supportive primary/SEN schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and want flexible work across different school settings.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to support pupils in the classroom, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Roles may involve supporting the whole class, small groups, or individual pupils who require additional help.

• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Work with small groups or individual pupils to reinforce learning.
• Provide support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
• Assist pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Help maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Supervise pupils during activities, break times, or school trips where needed.

• Previous experience working with children (school, nursery, tutoring, coaching, or similar).
• A positive, patient, and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of the UK primary curriculum.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.
• Support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free or discounted training and CPD opportunities.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s education and would like flexible work in primary/primary SEN schools, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV
, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss available opportunities.

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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