Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Wokingham. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality support in and out of the classroom, helping pupils develop confidence and independence within a safe, inclusive environment.

The role involves supporting literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions, supervising pupils during breaks and visits, and contributing to safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school, nursery, or educational setting.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Confidence supporting pupils across EYFS to KS2.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable attitude.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and improve attainment.
• Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources and learning activities.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote inclusion policies.
• Support literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions where required.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and other school activities as required.
• Promote positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time | Term Time Only

Start Date: September

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Wokingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and helping them to achieve their full potential within a positive and engaging school environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the wider staff team to provide high-quality support both in and out of the classroom. You will help to deliver an engaging curriculum, encourage pupils' confidence and independence, and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.


• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and improve attainment.


• Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources and learning activities.


• Provide additional support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).


• Encourage positive behaviour and promote the school's behaviour and inclusion policies.


• Support the delivery of literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions where required.


• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence in their learning.


• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.


• Assist in maintaining an organised, safe and stimulating classroom environment.


• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and other school activities as required.


• Promote positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.


• Uphold the school's safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wellbeing and welfare of all pupils.

Person Specification

• Experience working with children within a primary school, nursery or educational setting.


• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.


• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach when supporting pupils.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Confidence supporting children across EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.


• A flexible, proactive and adaptable attitude.


• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).


• Experience supporting children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.


• Knowledge of phonics programmes and intervention strategies.


• Experience delivering targeted interventions to support pupil progress.


• Paediatric or Emergency First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential).

What the School Offers

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.


• A committed leadership team that values staff wellbeing.


• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent learning facilities.


• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's educational journeys.


• A vibrant school community where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

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.

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.

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.

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