Teaching Assistant

THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Primary First Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the primary curriculum during term-time plus inset days. The role runs 35 hours per week, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and supports pupils with tasks, learning activities, and classroom preparation.

You will work with teachers and other staff to promote positive behaviour, provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, read with children, and help create engaging displays.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with tasks and activities to complete learning goals.
• Help prepare classroom and learning spaces; assist with displays and resources.
• Monitor behaviour and promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support.
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils as directed by the teacher.
• Read with children, listen to stories and help them become independent learners.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 35 per week; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with our teaching and other support staff to mentor, support and inspire our pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum based learning.

Throughout the day, you will help prepare the classroom and learning spaces, create displays and exhibitions of the children's work, and prepare for different activities.

You will support pupils who need extra support to complete tasks or have difficulty engaging with schoolwork. You will also watch for challenging behaviour and help pupils promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support to help pupils in their emotional and social development, and you will inform other staff about any issues.

You will be vital part of the team in helping them become independent learners, stay focused and engaged in the tasks and lessons set by the Teacher, help explain different tasks and activities, assist with a wide range of classroom and school-based activities, and provide 1:1 and group support to pupils.

This may include listening to children read, reading to them, or telling them stories.

About You

Trustworthy, enthusiastic, energetic, well-organised, and self-motivated and a passionate individual dedicated to ensuring all children are supported to achieve their best.

With excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong and appropriate relationships with children and parents / carers.

You must possess outstanding numeracy and literacy skills and have a genuine passion for making learning engaging and irresistible for children. Adaptability to support the individual needs of each child is crucial.

Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating a high level of professionalism are also key requirements.

Experience working with children across the primary curriculum, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs, is desirable, however if you have experience and a commitment to continuous improvement of your own practice, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are proud to offer:

• Working for a Trust focused only on Primary education, committed to staff professional learning and development
• An ambitious school management team and dedicated, professional and determined staff.
• Highly motivated, happy children, keen to learn and develop
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing across the Trust and school.
• Excellent resources and vibrant teaching spaces.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, prevent and the welfare of pupils. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone can be themselves and experience a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.