Primary Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payroll

Free online training modules

£300 referral scheme

Randstad app discounts

Job summary

Randstad Education Leeds is helping connect energetic support candidates with primary schools within the Astrea Academy Trust across South Yorkshire. The role offers a stable full-time classroom support position starting this September.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children in classrooms or similar settings, GCSEs in English and Maths, and a proactive, patient approach. DBS Update Service (or willingness to obtain) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in classrooms, nurseries, or volunteering.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Patient, proactive attitude and strong communication.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by preparing learning resources, setting up activities, and managing classroom displays.
• Run small group intervention workshops in reading, writing, and early mathematics.
• Provide targeted, nurturing support to children needing extra help to access their lessons.
• Supervise children during outdoor playtime, lunch breaks, and on educational school trips.
• Promote a positive, inclusive classroom environment by modelling respectful, proactive behaviour.

Skills

Child support

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Are you looking to kickstart or advance your education career within a prestigious and highly supportive academy trust?

Do you want to work alongside experienced primary teachers who will mentor and develop your skills?

Are you ready to secure a stable, full:time classroom support role starting this September?

Randstad Education Leeds helps connect energetic support candidates with primary schools within the Astrea Academy Trust across South Yorkshire. Astrea primary schools are community:focused environments with modern classroom learning tools, structured literacy programs, and supportive staff teams, offering a solid platform for teaching assistants to gain classroom experience.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by preparing learning resources, setting up activities, and managing classroom displays.
• Run small:group intervention workshops in reading, writing, and early mathematics.
• Provide targeted, nurturing support to children needing extra help to access their lessons.
• Supervise children during outdoor playtime, lunch breaks, and on educational school trips.
• Promote a positive, inclusive classroom environment by modelling respectful, proactive behaviour.

Requirements for the Role

• Practical experience working alongside children (e.g. in classrooms, nurseries, playwork, or volunteering).
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above).
• A patient, proactive, and energetic approach to supporting children of all backgrounds.
• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or readiness for a new one).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Predictable weekly payroll via PAYE.
• Personalised match:making from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Access to free accredited online training modules.
• Lifestyle savings and retail deals through the Randstad app.
• Generous GBP300 candidate referral scheme.