Primary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Inclusive school environment

Make a lasting difference

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is assisting a mainstream primary school in Droitwich Spa to recruit a Teaching Assistant for term-time only, with ASAP start. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm, with a full-time contract in term-time and flexibility for cover roles.

You will work with students needing additional support, providing both classroom assistance and 1:1 support as needed to help them manage emotions and behaviours.

Qualifications

• Confidence in managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to support children who may arrive upset, anxious, or dysregulated.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach to help children regulate emotions.

Responsibilities

• Support in the classroom and 1:1 for pupils needing additional help.
• Help pupils stay safe, supported and ready to learn.
• Assist with behavioural and emotional support throughout the day.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Emotional support

Job description

West Midlands/ contract / £95 - 110 per day Depends on Experience

Mainstream Primary School - Droitwich Spa

Start Date: ASAP Start

Full-Time | Term-Time Only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am -3.30pm - (Please also apply if interested in flexible cover as this is an option)

We are supporting a welcoming mainstream primary school, that are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team during term time with immediate start. In this role you will need to build rapport with students in the school who need additional support, both within the classroom, and also supporting some of them 1:1 in some quiet time outside the classroom, if they need time out to work in a more focused area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children who may require additional behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For:

• Confidence in managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a positive and professional manner
• The ability to support children who may arrive at school upset, anxious, or dis regulated
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach when helping children regulate their emotions
• The ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to changing situations throughout the school day
• Strong relationship-building skills to help pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
• Experience working with children with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is desirable

The School Offers:

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's educational journeys

If you're passionate about supporting children through their challenges and helping them succeed both emotionally and academically, we'd love to hear from you!