Primary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational establishment in Surrey seeks passionate Teaching Assistants to support children's learning from Early Years to Key Stage 2. The roles focus on creating engaging activities and fostering a supportive environment for students with various needs. The ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and experience, along with strong interpersonal skills, ensuring the well-being and development of every child. Join us to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Commitment to staff well-being and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in related fields.
• Previous experience in a school or youth settings.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering creative activities for children.
• Aid in the social, emotional, and academic growth of children.
• Observe and track the progress of each child.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications in Drama, Dance, Psychology, English, Sports Science

Job description

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

Location: Surrey

Position Type: Full-Time

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 activities that support children's development.
• Aid in the social, emotional, and academic growth of children, particularly those with SEN, including Behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.
• Observe, assess, and track the progress of individual children, maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure holistic support for the children.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety regulations are consistently followed.
• Support the preparation and organization of classroom materials and activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant qualifications in Drama, Dance, Psychology, English, Sports Science, or similar.
• Previous experience in a school setting, youth clubs, or after-school clubs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and caring attitude towards children.
• Ability to work collaboratively within 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 education to 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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