Primary School Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in education as a Teaching Assistant in a supportive environment that promotes children's growth and learning. Support students from Early Years to Key Stage 2, delivering creative activities while assisting them socially and academically, particularly those with special educational needs.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to staff well-being

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education fields such as Drama, Dance, or Psychology.
• Experience working in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to perform an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering activities that support children's development.
• Aid children's social, emotional, and academic growth, particularly those with SEN.
• Observe, assess, and track individual children’s progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in Drama, Dance, Psychology, English, Sports Science or similar

Job description

Job title: Primary Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Surrey

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: £89.38 - £95.00 per day

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Join our team at a mainstream primary school in Surrey as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant. You'll support children from Early Years to Key Stage 2, working closely with teachers and staff to create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering creative activitiesthat support children's development.
• Aid in the social, emotional, and academic growthof children, particularly those with SEN, including Behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environmentfor all students.
• Observe, assess, and track the progressof individual children, maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionalsto ensure holistic support for the children.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety regulationsare consistently followed.
• Support the preparation and organizationof classroom materials and activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant qualificationsin Drama, Dance, Psychology, English, Sports Science, or similar.
• Previous experiencein a school setting, youth clubs, or after-school clubs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and caring attitudetowards children.
• Ability to work collaborativelywithin a team.
• An enhanced DBS check(or willingness to apply for one).

Why Choose Us?

• Supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Strong commitment to staff well-being and continuous improvement.
• Work in a school dedicated to providing high-quality educationto all its pupils.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of children!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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