Reception Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Swindon is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support Reception class children. In this rewarding role, you will help nurture young learners, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and promote positive behavior. If you are dedicated to contributing to children's early education and development, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Term-time only, Monday to Friday

Access to CPD opportunities

Employee assistance program

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and passionate about early years education.
• Excellent communication skills to support young learners effectively.
• Commitment to high standards of behavior and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in a Reception class with learning and social activities.
• Encouraging positive behavior and fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

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Teaching Assistant / Early Years Classroom Support - SN2

Do you have a passion for supporting young learners in their first steps into education? My client is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support children in a Reception class. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in creating a nurturing, engaging, and inspiring learning environment, helping children build confidence and thrive both academically and socially.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive Pay: Strong renumeration for the type of role
• Work-Life Balance: Term-time only, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:10 PM).
• Supportive & Dynamic School: Be part of a vibrant and well-established school with nearly 700 pupils.
• Professional Growth: Access to CPD opportunities and an employee assistance program.
• Make a Difference: Help children develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning in an encouraging environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children in a Reception class, helping them engage with learning and social activities.
• Assisting students who need additional help during lessons and playtimes.
• Encouraging positive behavior and fostering an inclusive, nurturing atmosphere.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Helping to maintain a safe and stimulating classroom environment.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about early years education.
• Excellent communication skills, able to support young learners effectively.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and committed to high standards of behavior and achievement.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive school environment.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to [emailprotected] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay