Primary Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated local consultant

Set your availability

Classroom experience

Paths to long-term contracts

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support young learners across EYFS to KS2 in King's Lynn and surrounding areas. Roles include day-to-day cover or long-term placements tailored to your availability.

You will assist teachers with literacy, phonics, and numeracy, work 1:1 or in small groups, and support pupils with diverse needs to create a safe, engaging learning environment. DBS check preferred and safeguarding is paramount.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with or supporting children in primary settings.
• Warm, resilient and proactive approach with a passion for early years and primary development.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills to support learning across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Ability to adapt to different primary classroom environments.
• Valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic support to class teachers across the primary curriculum (literacy, phonics, numeracy).
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small guided groups to reinforce learning.
• Support pupils with SEND, providing encouragement and sensory or emotional support where required.
• Assist in creating an engaging, organised, and safe learning environment and prepare resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social skills in the classroom and on the playground.
• Provide constructive feedback to the class teacher regarding student engagement and progress.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Adaptability

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - King's Lynn & Surrounding Areas

Are you a patient, encouraging, and energetic individual looking to support young learners in primary education? Whether you are seeking the total freedom and work-life balance of day-to-day cover, or looking for the rewarding continuity of a long-term classroom placement, we have fantastic opportunities tailored to your availability.

We are currently partnering with a welcoming network of primary schools and academies in King's Lynn and across the surrounding West Norfolk area. We are experiencing high demand for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

Whether you are an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), a nursery practitioner, a university graduate seeking classroom experience before starting teacher training, or someone with a background in youth support, we can help you find your ideal role.

Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:

• Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy complete control over your working week with total flexibility. Choose the exact days you want to work to perfectly balance your personal commitments, family life, or studies while gaining experience across local primary settings in King's Lynn.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For those seeking routine and the chance to build strong, supportive relationships with children and staff, we offer long-term placements spanning a term or a full academic year. These roles allow you to become an integral part of a class team and closely support student progress over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dynamic support to class teachers in delivering lessons across the primary curriculum, including literacy, phonics, and numeracy.

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small guided groups to reinforce learning and boost confidence.

• Support pupils with diverse needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing gentle encouragement and sensory or emotional regulation support where required.

• Assist in creating an engaging, organised, and safe learning environment, helping prepare resources and display work.

• Encourage positive behaviour, social skills, and peer interaction in the classroom and during playground supervision.

• Provide constructive feedback to the class teacher regarding student engagement, progress, and well-being.

What We Look For:

• Previous experience working with or supporting children (in primary schools, nurseries, youth groups, tutoring, or sports coaching).

• A warm, resilient, and proactive approach with a genuine passion for early years and primary development.

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills to support learning across Key Stages 1 and 2.

• An adaptable nature and the confidence to integrate smoothly into different primary classroom environments.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Competitive daily rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the primary education sector in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

• Complete flexibility to set and update your availability on your own terms.

• Invaluable classroom experience for those aspiring towards a career in teaching or educational support.

• Direct pathways to securing long-term contracts or direct school employment.

Ready to inspire young minds in King's Lynn?

Step into rewarding primary support opportunities today.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.