Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant in Oldham. The successful candidate will hold a Psychology degree and help support engaging lessons, deliver interventions, and foster positive behaviour among pupils. Applicants should have experience working with children and be willing to undertake safeguarding training. This opportunity allows aspiring educators to gain valuable experience in a supportive primary school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 weeks' experience working with children is required.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training is desirable.
• Willingness to apply for Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom activities and help students stay engaged.
• Lead interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy, and emotional support.
• Apply behaviour strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
• Assist students with special educational needs effectively.
• Manage classes confidently in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Classroom management

Behaviour management strategies

Intervention delivery

Education

Psychology degree or related subject

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Ideal for Psychology Graduates

Prospero Teaching is seeking a motivated and reflective Psychology Graduate to support a welcoming primary school in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in educational psychology, child development, mental health, or behaviour support. The role involves assisting with daily classroom activities, leading structured interventions, supporting pupils with additional needs, and occasionally covering classes in the teacher's absence.

Contract Details

Location: Oldham
Position: Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Contract Type: Long-term (Ongoing)
Start Date: December 2025
Hours: Full-Time, 08:20 AM - 3:45 PM
Pay: .00 per week

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Help deliver engaging lessons, using your understanding of behaviour and learning to keep pupils motivated and on task.
• Intervention Delivery: Lead small- and large-group interventions-including literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional support-drawing on your psychology background to promote progress.
• Behaviour Support: Use evidence-informed behaviour strategies to encourage positive choices and create a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Support for Additional Needs: Work closely with pupils with SEN, applying knowledge of child development and learning differences.
• Cover Supervision: Confidently manage a class in the teacher's absence, maintaining consistency and structure.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications & Experience:
A Psychology degree or related subject (or a Teaching Assistant qualification).
Minimum of 12 weeks' experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, SEN support, placements, etc.).
Up-to-date safeguarding training (desirable; training can be provided).

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two professional references