Primary School Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Primary School Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Pontefract. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on children's learning experiences. You will assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, support students needing extra help, and foster an inclusive learning environment. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive school environment, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in education while enjoying career progression. If you are eager to help young learners thrive, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Supportive School Environment

Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching support role or working with children is desirable.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide individual and small group support to students who need extra help.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Proactive Approach

Education

Experience in Teaching Support

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Pontefract
Salary: Upto £110 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for supporting young learners in their educational journey?

GSL Education seeks amotivated and enthusiastic Primary School Teaching Assistant (TA)to join aprimary school in Pontefract. This role is perfect for individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on children’s learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities of the Primary School Teaching Assistant:

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provideindividual and small groupsupportto students who need extra help.
• Foster apositive and inclusivelearning environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage active participation.
• Support with preparing learning materials and activities.

Requirements of the Primary School Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience in ateaching support roleor working with children is desirable.
• A proactive and patient approach to supporting children’s learning.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with students and staff.
• Passionate about helping childrendevelop confidence and achieve their potential.
• An up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, with any gaps explained).
• Anenhanced DBS registered to the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join GSL Education?

• A chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule.
• Supportive school environment with opportunities for career progression.

If you are passionate abouthelping young learners thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for thisPrimary School Teaching Assistant (TA)role in Pontefract, click‘apply now’to submit yourfull and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Senior Education Consultant, South Yorkshire