Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

SEN & behaviour management training

Flexible working options

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent school contracts potential

Experience in education and youth work

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting caring, resilient, and motivated individuals to support pupils in primary schools around High Wycombe. Roles span full-time, part-time, day-to-day cover, and longer-term placements.

You will work with pupils who may need additional support both in and out of the classroom, helping with learning activities and developing confidence, independence, and social skills. This is a meaningful role in welcoming school communities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or support worker in education is desirable.
• Patient, calm, and able to build positive relationships quickly.
• Willingness to work across primary ages and with SEN needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build confidence, independence and social skills.
• Help manage emotions and behaviour positively.
• Support learning activities tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Caring

Resilience

Motivation

Communication

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day | Primary Teaching Assistant Opportunities | HIGH WYCOMBE

Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient, and motivated individuals to support pupils with primary schools in High Wycombe and surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Support Worker looking to move into education, or someone passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Flexible Opportunities Available

• Full-time, part-time,
• Day to day cover, long-term placements
• Permanent positions

The Role

You'll work closely with pupils who may require additional support both inside and outside the classroom. Every day is different, but your role could include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Building confidence, independence, and social skills
Helping manage emotions and behaviour positively
Supporting learning activities tailored to individual needs
Being a consistent and trusted adult in a young person's life

Why People Love These Roles

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to genuinely change lives.

You will be joining welcoming and supportive school communities where every small achievement is celebrated and where your contribution makes a real difference to a student's future.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free SEN and behaviour management training
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts
• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, social work, youth work, and therapy

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Are:

• Passionate about helping children and young people
• Patient, calm, and resilient
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Looking for a meaningful career
• Experienced in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or similar fields

No school experience? No problem. Many of our most successful staff have backgrounds in care, sport, youth work, or residential support.