Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish with full pay

Potential for a school contract

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive mainstream school enviro n

Job summary

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in the PR1 area to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position.

This role involves supporting the class teacher with day-to-day learning, working with individuals and small groups to boost progress, and assisting with lessons across core subjects such as English and Maths. The school emphasizes a positive, well-managed environment and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or school setting (desirable).
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role in a mainstream school.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom learning.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and boost progress.
• Assist with the delivery of lessons across core subjects such as English and Maths.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Contribute to a calm and structured learning atmosphere.

Job description

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in the PR1 area to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position.

This is a friendly and inclusive school that provides a supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full academic and personal potential. The school has a strong focus on high standards, positive behaviour, and nurturing a love of learning across all year groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom learning
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and boost progress
• Assist with the delivery of lessons across core subjects such as English and Maths
• Help create a positive, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Contribute to a calm and structured learning atmosphere

What We're Looking For

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or school setting (desirable)
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role in a mainstream school

What's on Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for a school contract
• Supportive and welcoming mainstream school environment
• Early Friday finish with full pay
• Opportunity to develop your classroom experience and skillsCompetitive hourly rate and stable ongoing work

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%