Primary TA

First For Education; Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

First For Education is seeking a flexible Primary Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Worcester supporting pupils across the classroom to engage with learning.

This is a full time position until Christmas 2026, working closely with the class teachers to support pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2).

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting.
• Understanding of the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1 or KS2).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation.
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams.

Skills

Previous experience working with детей

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient and proactive

Teamwork

Safeguarding focus

Education

Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

First For Education is seeking a flexible Primary Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Worcester supporting pupils across the classroom to help them engage with learning.

This is a full time position until Christmas 2026, working closely with the class teachers to support pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2).

The school has a strong focus on inclusive learning and pupil development, with a supportive staff team and a positive learning environment, making it an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teaching Assistant.

The benefits of this Primary Teaching Assistant role:

• Competitive daily rate dependent on qualifications and experience (£95-£110)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Primary Teaching Assistant role requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting
• Understanding of the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply 0

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will:

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.