Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local consultant

Free CPD courses

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Kent is helping a friendly primary school in Maidstone recruit a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS-KS2 on a long-term basis.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, with driving preferred. Classroom experience is not essential, and applicants from varied backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DBS check (Enhanced Child Workforce) is required or a willingness to obtain one; permanent opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Classroom experience is not essential.
• Open to graduates, support workers, youth workers, coaches, nursery practitioners and others with SEND experience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class to engage with learning.
• Work with small groups to reinforce classroom activities.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils needing guidance.
• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom duties.
• Encourage positive behaviour and build pupils' confidence.
• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs as required.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Graduates welcome

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, long-term role (permanent position available for the right candidate)
Start Date: ASAP, subject to vetting checks
Transport: Driving preferred, although applicants with a reliable commute will be considered

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's education and development every day?

A friendly and supportive primary school in Maidstone is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. The successful candidate will support pupils across EYFS-KS2, depending on the needs of the school.

Classroom experience is not essential. We are keen to hear from graduates, support workers, youth workers, sports coaches, nursery practitioners, care workers, as well as individuals with personal experience supporting children with SEND. If you have a positive attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils in class to engage with learning
• Working with small groups to reinforce classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who require additional guidance
• Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom duties
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building pupils' confidence
• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs where required
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic, patient and approachable
• Have experience working with children or young people, either professionally or personally
• Be confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Be adaptable and happy to support across different year groups
• Have a genuine interest in education and child development
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Why work through Teaching Personnel Kent?

• Dedicated local consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and educational training courses
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Long-term and permanent opportunities with local schools