Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Are you passionate about supporting children and making a positive difference in the classroom?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a friendly and supportive primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and helping them grow in confidence, independence and ability.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to provide high-quality support to pupils throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
Assisting the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities
Helping pupils stay engaged, focused and motivated
Supporting children with additional learning needs/SEND
Encouraging positive behaviour and building confidence
Helping with literacy, numeracy and other areas of the curriculum
Creating a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment
Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development
We're Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with primary-aged children
Is caring, patient and enthusiastic
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Is confident supporting pupils with different abilities and needs
Can build positive relationships with children and staff
Is reliable, adaptable and able to work well as part of a team
Has a genuine passion for helping children succeed
Previous experience within a school setting is desirable, but we would also love to hear from candidates with relevant transferable experience working with children.
Interested?
If you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a primary school, I'd love to hear from you!
Apply today or contact Marianna for a confidential chat about the role and other opportunities available in your area.
Contact Details
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Get in touch today – I look forward to hearing from you!
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
