Teaching Assistant

Teach; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time work

Dedicated recruitment team support

Skills development opportunities

Safeguarding checks

Job summary

Teach is recruiting a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a long-term position at a primary school in King’s Lynn, starting as soon as possible. This full-time role offers the chance to join a school team and make a real difference to pupils’ learning and development.

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about supporting children, enjoys teamwork and is committed to helping pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Reliable, professional and committed to a long-term role
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adaptable and able to respond to individual learning needs
• Available to work five days a week and start as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist with daily learning activities
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Support pupils with additional learning needs
• Adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Job description

Teaching Assistant – King’s Lynn – Immediate Start

Teach is currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant for a long-term opportunity at a primary school in King’s Lynn, starting as soon as possible. This is a full-time role, working five days a week, offering the opportunity to become part of a school team and make a real difference to pupils’ learning and development.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to helping pupils reach their full potential.

What will you be doing?

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing classroom support and assisting with daily learning activities
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

SEND experience is welcomed

Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would be beneficial, particularly in areas such as:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction needs
• Complex learning needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Behavioural support

However, we welcome applications from Teaching Assistants with a range of backgrounds who have the right skills, attitude and enthusiasm for supporting primary-aged children.

Experience in childcare, care, support work or other roles involving children and young people may also be relevant.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Reliable, professional and committed to a long-term role
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adaptable and able to respond to pupils’ individual needs
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Available to work five days a week and start as soon as possible

Previous experience working in a school or similar setting would be advantageous.

Why work with Teach?

When you work with Teach, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay
• The opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a primary school
• Consistent, full-time work, five days a week
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within education

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance