Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streamlined onboarding

CPD courses access

Permanent opportunities

Teacher training routes

Pension schemes where applicable

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a committed Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Buckinghamshire primary school. You will work with individuals and groups, assist with planned activities and help pupils with reading, writing, maths and other curriculum areas, fostering confidence and independence.

The role involves promoting a safe, inclusive classroom and supporting pupils during breaks and school activities.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Understands the role of a teaching assistant within a classroom environment.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Is patient, reliable and consistent in their approach.
• Can follow teacher direction while also showing initiative when supporting pupils.
• Holds or is willing to obtain the appropriate safeguarding and DBS clearances.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually, in small groups and within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with the delivery of planned learning activities.
• Providing additional support with phonics, reading, writing, maths and other curriculum areas.
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting children who require additional educational or pastoral assistance.
• Monitoring pupil engagement and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils during break, lunch and wider school activities where required.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Relationship building

Patience and reliability

Initiative with support

Safeguarding and DBS readiness

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireSupport pupils. Build confidence. Make a measurable difference in the classroom. Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a committed Primary Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils individually, in small groups and within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with the delivery of planned learning activities.
• Providing additional support with phonics, reading, writing, maths and other curriculum areas.
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting children who require additional educational or pastoral assistance.
• Monitoring pupil engagement and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils during break, lunch and wider school activities where required.

What we're looking for...

• Has previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Understands the role of a teaching assistant within a classroom environment.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Is patient, reliable and consistent in their approach.
• Can follow teacher direction while also showing initiative when supporting pupils.
• Holds or is willing to obtain the appropriate safeguarding and DBS clearances.

Why work with Tradewind?

As part of our education network, you'll have access to:

• A streamlined onboarding process.
• Tailored support from Charlie, your Education Consultant, with over 10 years' experience in education.
• FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, resources and webinars.
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings.
• Holiday and pension schemes where applicable.
• Permanent opportunities, including teacher training routes with selected partner schools.