Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Westminster. The position involves supporting teachers in a KS2 environment and leading interventions to enhance pupil progress. Applicants should have strong KS2 experience and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time role with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Modern facilities

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering academic interventions is essential.
• Recent school-based experience required.
• Strong curriculum knowledge in KS2.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering the KS2 curriculum.
• Lead targeted interventions to boost pupil progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independent learning.

Skills

Strong experience working within KS2

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in education

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant (TA) role at a Westminster primary school. Full-time position suitable for someone with KS2 experience and a desire to support pupil progress in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Location: Westminster

Pay Rate: £90 to £110 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Long-term, Full-time (8:30am – 4:15pm)

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering the KS2 curriculum effectively.
• Lead targeted interventions to boost pupil progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independent learning.
• Help maintain an inclusive and engaging classroom atmosphere.
• Collaborate with staff to meet the academic and emotional needs of pupils.

Requirements

• Strong experience working within KS2 and solid curriculum knowledge.
• Recent school-based experience is essential.
• Confident in delivering academic interventions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications or training in education are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Career Progression: Potential to secure a permanent contract.
• Modern Facilities: Work in a well-equipped, contemporary school.
• Trust Academy Network: Access to wider opportunities and professional development.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

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