Teaching assistant - primary school

Axcis Education Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education agency in the UK seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children in a primary school setting. Key responsibilities include assisting the class teacher, helping with learning, and promoting a positive classroom environment. Applicants should have experience with children, a valid DBS, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, term-time role offering a competitive hourly pay starting from £13.50, depending on experience. Take the opportunity to positively impact students' lives while developing your career in education.

Benefits

£50 shopping voucher for referrals

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in school, childcare, tutoring, or similar roles required.
• Valid child and adult DBS registered on the update service.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional demeanor expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with classroom activities.
• Assist with small-group and one-to-one learning.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: OL9
Agency: Axcis Education
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Agency, term time only
Pay: From £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Axcis Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to support children in a primary school setting. The school has a very friendly atmosphere and a supportive environment and is well liked by all staff we have sent to them in the past. If you’re passionate about helping pupils thrive and eager to grow within a nurturing educational setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with day‑to‑day classroom activities
• Assisting with small‑group and one‑to‑one learning
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Providing support to pupils with additional needs as required
• Promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding the wellbeing of all students

Requirements

• Experience working with children (school, childcare, tutoring, youth work, or similar)
• A valid child and adult DBS registered on the update service
• Punctual, reliable, and professional
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop your skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on primary‑aged pupils, apply today and join the Axcis Education team!

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.

Don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jessica Tierney

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3029