Teaching Assistant

Kent Teaching Solutions; Snodland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Teaching Solutions Ltd. is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant for a primary school near Maidstone. The role offers both part-time and full-time hours to suit candidates.

You will support pupils under teaching staff, assist with lesson preparation, supervise groups, and help manage classroom behavior in a safe, engaging learning environment. Applicants with Level 2/3 TA qualifications or strong TA experience are warmly welcomed. A valid enhanced DBS check is required or undertaken.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or Level 2/3 TA qualification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate children.

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

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Active listening

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant at a primary school near Maidstone.

Part time & full time available.

Applications from the following will be warmly welcomed:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants; or
• Teaching Assistants with Level 2/3 qualifications relevant to the role

You ll need:

• 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

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. Agy.