Teaching Assistant - Preston

Randstad Education; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant in Preston. This position offers the opportunity to support primary students in a flexible role, including responsibilities like assisting in lesson preparations, fostering positive relationships, and collaborating with the teaching staff. Ideal candidates should have Level 2 or 3 qualifications and experience working with young people. Opportunities start in January 2026.

Benefits

Exclusive access to temporary and permanent roles

Consultant support for CV and profile

Free career advice

Online access to bookings

Online Training and CPD training

Free payroll service

Free Pension service

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with primary classroom experience.
• Previous experience working with children and adapting teaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with children individually or in small groups.
• Prepare lesson resources and assist with activity setup.
• Support students across the curriculum and give extra support to children with special needs.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Class management skills

Comfortable managing challenging behaviour

Able to engage with and motivate children

TA Qualified

Job description

Step into the Role of a Teaching Assistant in Preston!

Are you a Level 2 or 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with primary classroom experience? Are you ready to explore new schools, build connections, and advance your teaching career?

We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team and support the growth and development of primary students. This flexible position offers a variety of responsibilities, from general tasks like monitoring attendance, facilitating reading and writing sessions with small groups, and overseeing break times, to providing focused support for students with additional needs or offering one‑on‑one guidance. Your assignments will be tailored to your preferences and experience, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding role in education. This opportunity starts in January 2026.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Exclusive access to temporary and permanent roles.
• DBS and school application support.
• Consultant support to edit, draft and rebrand your CV and profile to support success with applications.
• A consultant who ensures your AWR period is reviewed.
• A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles and sourcing your work.
• Free career advice.
• Online availability and access to all bookings at the click of a finger via an app system.
• Online Training and CPD training available.
• Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 available.
• Free payroll service with no umbrella charges, we follow PAYE.
• Free Pension service: 'now pensions'.

Your Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:

• Collaborate with children individually or in small groups to enhance their learning.
• Serve as a positive role model for both students and colleagues.
• Foster positive relationships with children and their families.
• Collaborate with fellow staff members, including specialists.
• Assist the class teacher in resource preparation and activity setup.

Responsibilities:

• Help prepare a lesson and tidy the classroom afterwards
• Provide assistance with lesson plans
• Support children across the curriculum
• Give extra support to children with special needs
• Help mark work
• Report student progress
• Help look after the children during school trips and activities
• Look after children that are unwell
• Attend meetings
• Confidence in guiding individuals or small groups.
• A positive attitude and effective communication skills.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working with young people
• Class management skills
• Comfortable managing challenging behaviour
• Able to engage with and motivate children
• TA Qualified

If you believe this role suits you, don't hesitate to apply today!

For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at [e-mail].