Primary Teaching Assistant - Day-to-Day & Long-Term Roles

Randstad Education; Southwold; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated local consultant

Opportunities across multiple schools

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to support classrooms across EYFS to KS2 in Southwold and surrounding East Suffolk. You will assist teachers, help groups, and support learning activities in a busy primary setting.

Choose day-to-day cover or long-term placements with flexible scheduling; benefits include weekly pay, a dedicated local consultant, and opportunities to build lasting classroom bonds while safeguarding and promoting pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Solid prior experience supporting children in educational or child-centred settings.
• Patient, encouraging and empathetic nature with strong communication skills.
• Good foundational knowledge of early reading, phonics and primary age-group development.
• Adaptable, hands-on approach and initiative in a lively classroom.
• Valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with daily classroom setup, activity preparation, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to boost confidence and understanding in core areas such as phonics, reading, writing and basic numeracy.
• Assist with classroom management, helping pupils stay focused, motivated and participating in activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social development and independence among young learners in the classroom and on the playground.
• Help monitor pupil progress and share constructive feedback with the class teacher.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient and empathetic

Adaptable hands-on

Education

Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking a compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to support classrooms across EYFS to KS2 in Southwold and surrounding East Suffolk. You will assist teachers, help groups, and support learning activities in a busy primary setting.

Choose day-to-day cover or long-term placements with flexible scheduling; benefits include weekly pay, a dedicated local consultant, and opportunities to build lasting classroom bonds while safeguarding and promoting pupil progress.