Flexible Primary School Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Small Groups

SMART Education Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Long-term placements

Daily pay £95–£109.25

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Burton-on-Trent. The role offers flexible options including full-time, part-time and day-to-day placements to suit your lifestyle.

You will support lessons, assist with individual and small-group interventions, and adapt resources to meet diverse needs, including pupils with SEND. DBS and references required; DBS enhancement may be needed.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience in a school or education setting.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, but not essential with relevant experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is a bonus.
• Willingness to provide references covering your most recent 24 months.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced Child DBS if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lessons and classroom activities.
• Providing individual and small-group interventions.
• Adapting activities and learning resources to meet varying needs.
• Offering 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Encouraging positive engagement and behaviour.
• Promoting pupils’ confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting established classroom routines and behaviour policies.
• Providing feedback to teachers about pupil progress.
• Upholding school safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patience and proactiveness

Behaviour support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Burton-on-Trent. The role offers flexible options including full-time, part-time and day-to-day placements to suit your lifestyle.

You will support lessons, assist with individual and small-group interventions, and adapt resources to meet diverse needs, including pupils with SEND. DBS and references required; DBS enhancement may be needed.