Primary Teaching Assistant

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester Forest East; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Clarence Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a Leicester primary school and help pupils thrive throughout the school day.

You will support teachers, assist learners in groups or individually, and help prepare resources to bring lessons to life while upholding safeguarding standards and promoting wellbeing.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and supportive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Aufgaben

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Assist pupils individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials to support daily teaching activities.
• Encourage pupils to participate fully in lessons and school activities.
• Support children with varying academic, social and emotional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s policies and values.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist with monitoring and recording of pupil progress.
• Support literacy, numeracy and intervention programmes where required.
• Supervise pupils during break times, educational visits and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupil development.
• Provide pastoral support and help promote children’s wellbeing throughout the school day.

Kenntnisse

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Organisational skills

Time-management

Safeguarding commitment

Jobbeschreibung

Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Leicester city

Salary: £95 - £110 a day

Contract: Ongoing

Start Date: ASAP

Make a Positive Difference in Children's Education

Ready to make a real difference in the classroom? A warm and inclusive primary school in Leicester is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team and help every pupil thrive.

You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff to bring learning to life, build pupils’ confidence and create a positive, nurturing classroom where every child feels valued, encouraged and excited to succeed.

Whether you already have school-based experience or are ready to take the next step in your education career, this rewarding role gives you the chance to inspire young learners and see the impact of your support every day.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Assisting pupils individually and in small groups to help reinforce learning and build confidence.
• Preparing classroom resources and learning materials to support daily teaching activities.
• Encouraging pupils to participate fully in lessons and school activities.
• Supporting children with varying academic, social and emotional needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour in line with the school's policies and values.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Assisting with the monitoring and recording of pupil progress.
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and intervention programmes where required.
• Supervising pupils during break times, educational visits and extracurricular activities.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupil development.
• Providing pastoral support and helping to promote children's wellbeing throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare or similar environment (desirable but not essential).
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and supportive approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues committed to providing excellent education.
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within education.
• Access to excellent classroom resources and support from experienced staff.
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.

Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.

Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation.