Primary Teaching Assistant – Support & Inspire Learning

Teaching Personnel; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Wokingham. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality support in and out of the classroom, helping pupils develop confidence and independence within a safe, inclusive environment.

The role involves supporting literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions, supervising pupils during breaks and visits, and contributing to safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school, nursery, or educational setting.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Confidence supporting pupils across EYFS to KS2.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable attitude.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and improve attainment.
• Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources and learning activities.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote inclusion policies.
• Support literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions where required.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and other school activities as required.
• Promote positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Wokingham. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality support in and out of the classroom, helping pupils develop confidence and independence within a safe, inclusive environment.

The role involves supporting literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions, supervising pupils during breaks and visits, and contributing to safeguarding practices.