Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant primary school in Westhoughton. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work across all year groups, providing essential support to enhance children's learning experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and have a strong understanding of the UK primary education system. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, this role allows you to truly make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about education and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Access to CPD courses and resources

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Understanding of the national curriculum and ability to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson delivery and support individual and group learning.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and adapt to different environments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a solid background in the UK primary education system. We are seeking an adaptable TA to work across all year groups at a two-form entry primary school based in Westhoughton. This full-time role requires flexibility to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the school, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

As a TA, you will be expected to provide high-quality support across various year groups, from Early Years to Year 6.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with lesson delivery
• Supporting individual and group learning
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour.
• Being proactive in adapting to different classroom environments
• Being capable of working closely with teachers to enhance the educational experience of the students.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school within the UK, with a thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a proven ability to support learning in a variety of settings. You must be reliable, committed, and passionate about making a positive impact on children's education.

The school offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of the children.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and a right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced primary teaching assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer