Teaching Assistant

Manor Oak Primary School; Kevingtown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Oak Primary School in Kevingtown is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning and welfare. You will work alongside teachers to deliver high-quality lessons, provide targeted one-on-one or small-group support, and help create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

You will attend to pupils' personal needs, supervise activities, and promote inclusive participation, while assisting with classroom preparation, marking, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a primary setting is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and other staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and implement care plans.
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure safety and access to learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and promote inclusion.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and help with displaying pupils’ work.
• Monitor pupil progress and assist with administrative tasks and record-keeping.

Skills

Pupil support

Collaboration with staff

Classroom supervision

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role:

In this role, you will support the educational, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality lessons and engaging activities. You’ll provide targeted one-on-one or small group support to help meet individual learning needs, while contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment. Collaboration with staff will be key, ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Support for Pupils

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and implement individual care programmes, including those related to health, hygiene, first aid, and welfare.
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encouraging participation and independence.
• Support pupils in engaging with teacher-led activities and peer interactions.

Support for Teachers

• Prepare the classroom for lessons and assist with tidying and displaying pupils’ work.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and achievements to the teacher.
• Maintain accurate pupil records as requested.
• Assist in managing pupil behaviour and report concerns appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, filing, and collecting money.