Primary Teaching Assistant Downham Market

Justteachers Ltd; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Downham Market on a long-term supply basis. You will support pupils across early years and key stages, work with teachers to create engaging lessons, and provide one-to-one or small-group support as needed.

The role emphasises safeguarding, positive behaviour, and building confidence in learners, with opportunities to contribute to a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Two education or school based references.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and inspire confidence in students.
• Willingness to support pupils with varying learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 1 and 2 within the classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who require additional assistance.
• Support students with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student engagement.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources

Skills

Experience with pupils

Patience

Strong communication

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

About the role:

We’re working with a lovely primary school in Downham Market that is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term supply basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community where you’ll be valued, supported and able to make a genuine difference to the children you work with every day.

The school is looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic and happy to get stuck in. Whether you’re supporting pupils in the classroom, working with small groups or providing one-to-one support, you’ll play an important role in helping children thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students across Key Stages 1 and 2 within the classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who require additional assistance.
• Support students with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student engagement.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally within a school setting.
• Two education or school based references.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build rapport and inspire confidence in students.
• A willingness to support pupils with varying learning needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.