Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Level 2 Primary Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded primary school on the outskirts of Preston. This long-term position, starting in January 2025 and running until July 2026, requires supporting Key Stage 2 students in an inclusive learning environment. The school offers a collaborative staff team, excellent leadership, and valuable experience. To apply, candidates must hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification and the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Excellent staff morale

Free on-site parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils across Key Stage 2.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Previous employment history covering the last 10 years required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to the leadership and progress of the school.
• Participate in the inclusive activities of the school community.

Skills

Hold a L2 or above teaching assistant qualification

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Job description

Level 2 Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Outskirts of Preston

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Daily Rate: 89- 109

Contract: Long-term (January 2025 - July 2026)

Tradewind are seeking a hardworking, organised, and dedicated Level 2 Primary Teaching Assistant to join an oversubscribed and highly regarded primary school located on the outskirts of Preston. This long-term position will begin in January and run for two terms until July 2026.

As a valued member of the school community, you will support pupils across Key Stage 2 and help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. The school is known for its strong leadership, supportive staff, and commitment to ensuring every child makes excellent progress.

What the school offers:

A warm, welcoming, and collaborative staff team

Supportive Senior Leadership Team with excellent staff morale

Valuable experience working across KS2

Long-term stability within a thriving school setting

Accessibility:

The school benefits from free on-site parking and is easily accessible by car. It is also well served by public transport, with convenient bus routes nearby.

To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role you will need to:

• Hold a L2 or above teaching assistant or equivalent qualification
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal 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 Pennington on (phone number removed) /

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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