Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Operam Education Group is partnering with a warm, welcoming primary school in Brentwood to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, starting ASAP with potential to continue into the next academic year.

You will support pupils across the day, work with individuals and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment while safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an education setting.
• A warm, patient and engaging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning in class, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis
• Help pupils stay engaged, follow instructions and complete learning activities
• Support pupils with additional needs where required
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities, resources and behaviour management
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence and social development
• Observe pupils’ progress and provide feedback to the teacher when needed
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Brentwood

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Pay: £450 to £600 per week

We are partnering with a warm, welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brentwood that is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time opportunity starting as soon as possible, with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

The successful candidate will support pupils with their learning across the school day, working with individuals and small groups under the direction of the class teacher. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive impact on their learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning in class, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis
• Help pupils stay engaged, follow instructions and complete learning activities
• Support pupils with additional needs where required
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities, resources and behaviour management
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence and social development
• Observe pupils’ progress and provide feedback to the teacher when needed
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an education setting
• A warm, patient and engaging approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing

Why Horizon Teachers?

• We are currently having our busiest year and are placing more teachers and support staff than ever before
• Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to a wide range of roles across education
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
• We are committed to making sure our staff are happy in their roles, as shown by our 4.8-star rated Google reviews

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education, Teachers UK, Provision Recruitment, The Education Specialists, First for Education, Horizon Teachers and Key Stage Teacher Supply.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you will need an enhanced DBS check, and we will need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Operam Education Groupincludes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent