Teaching Assistant

Kent Teaching Solutions; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Teaching Solutions is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Folkestone. The role focuses on supporting teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment and to help pupils succeed across activities.

You will work under supervision to support individuals and small groups, prepare materials, observe progress, and assist with behaviour management. DBS check is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Clear verbal communication to motivate learning.
• Active listening to understand pupil needs and adapt support.
• Patience and calmness in challenging situations.
• Willingness to adapt to different activities and timetables.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff to create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups during lessons.
• Help prepare materials, set up the room and tidy after lessons.
• Observe and report pupil progress to teachers.
• Assist with behaviour management and group activities.
• Supervise outings and sports events; support upset or unwell children.

Skills

Relationship building with children

Verbal communication

Active listening

Patience under pressure

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

We are working with a primary school in Folkestone who are looking for a Teaching Assistant.

Required skills:

• Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children
• Excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn
• Active listening skills to understand the children's needs
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• To be flexible and open to change for working on different activities
• To enjoy working with other people
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Responsibilities:

• To work under the guidance of teaching staff to provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups of pupils in lessons
• Help teachers prepare lesson materials and equipment, get the classroom ready for lessons and clear away after
• Observe, record and report pupils progress to teachers
• Help teachers manage class behaviour
• Supervise group activities, including outings and sports events
• Look after children who are upset or unwell

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.