Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support our partner primary schools across Wisbech & Kings Lynn. This role offers flexibility with day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and temporary-to-permanent positions.

You will assist the class teacher, prepare classrooms, and provide targeted support to pupils in reading, writing, Maths and other areas of the curriculum. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with safeguarding checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and organise resources.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted learning support.
• Assist pupils with reading, writing and Maths and other areas of the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime where required.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and other professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Proactive approach

DBS check willingness

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Wisbech

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available
Pay: £95–£120 per day

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support our partner primary schools across Wisbech & Kings Lynn. This role offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and temporary-to-permanent positions within a range of primary school settings.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and organising resources.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted learning support.
• Support pupils with reading, writing, Maths and other areas of the curriculum.
• Help pupils remain engaged, motivated and confident in their learning.
• Provide additional support to pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime where required.
• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Participate in relevant training and CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.
• A positive, patient and proactive approach to working with pupils.
• The ability to adapt to different schools, year groups and classroom environments.
• Previous experience working with children or within an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and compliance checks.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and carry out comprehensive vetting and referencing for all registered staff.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.