Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Long-term roles

Support from consultant

Professional development

Registration support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Warwickshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners across EYFS to KS2 in mainstream primary schools. You will work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons, encourage positive behaviour and help develop reading, writing and numeracy skills.

A Level 2 TA qualification (or equivalent) and strong communication are required; you should be reliable and prepared to travel across Warwickshire.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience in UK primary schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and committed to supporting children's development.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist with phonics, reading, writing and numeracy interventions.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs through differentiated activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and a respectful classroom environment.
• Record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient and proactive

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary Schools | Warwickshire | September Start

Teaching Assistant – Warwickshire

Location: Warwickshire

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available

Start Date: September

At Teaching Personnel, we are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming mainstream primary school.

We are working closely with a large Trust of Mainstream Primary schools in the Warwickshire area, supporting them with recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support pupils.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting both teachers and pupils throughout the school day with learning and development. You'll work collaboratively with school staff to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Daily Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist with phonics, reading, writing and numeracy interventions.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, including those requiring additional support through differentiated lessons and activities for targeted support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a respectful classroom environment.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Supervise pupils during lessons and other school activities where required.
• Record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, organised and stimulating classroom environment.
• Follow all safeguarding and school policies.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or above), or equivalent relevant experience working within a UK primary school.
• Previous experience supporting children within a mainstream primary education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• A commitment to supporting children's academic and personal development.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• The ability to commute reliably to schools across Warwickshire.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Long-term, temporary and permanent roles.
• Opportunities across a network of welcoming mainstream primary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Primary Education Recruitment Consultant.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A straightforward registration process with continued support throughout your placement.

Interviews will be taking place ASAP and are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.