Primary Teaching Assistant Spalding

Justteachers Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Spalding is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school from September 2026. You will support teaching and learning across year groups and help pupils engage with lessons.

The role focuses on building confidence, supporting social, emotional and academic development, and contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom. DBS Update Service (or willingness to obtain) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational settings is desirable.
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Proactive and flexible approach to classroom support.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Education

DBS Update Service

Job description

About the Role:

Justteachers are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Spalding from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development within a classroom environment. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support across a range of year groups, helping pupils to engage with learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive and flexible approach to classroom support.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.