Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Ashford!

Protocol Education Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ashford-on-Thames (TW15). The role offers a choice of full-time or part-time hours and focuses on supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and development in a safe, inclusive setting.

You will work with experienced teachers to deliver engaging activities across early years and key stages, with opportunities to support pupils with SEN and speech/language needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school, nursery, or educational setting.
• Support children's learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Safeguarding awareness and child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist class teacher with engaging activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, KS2 and those with SEN.

Skills

Primary school experience

SEN experience (Autism/SEMH/Language)

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Ashford-on-Thames (TW15)

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role this September?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Ashford-on-Thames (TW15) is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly school community where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff who are committed to delivering outstanding education and ensuring every pupil thrives.

The Role

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Ashford-on-Thames, Surrey (TW15)

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience working within a primary school, nursery, or educational setting
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Is patient, caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable
• Works well as part of a collaborative team
• Can confidently support pupils across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• Has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs, which would be a great bonus
• Has excellent safeguarding awareness and a child-centred approach

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to become confident, independent learners
• Support children with a range of learning needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed
• Help create a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment
• Play an active role in supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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