Teaching Assistant Year 6

Key Stage Teacher Supply; Preston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate

PAYE weekly

Long-term stability

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Refer a friend

Job summary

Key Stage Teacher Supply is seeking a proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary in the Dudley area, supporting KS2 pupils and working closely with the class teacher. The role offers daily rate pay and a supportive placement within a strong inclusive school environment.

Successful applicants will have previous experience with children, an understanding of the primary curriculum, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based desirable).
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting.
• Understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation.
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams.

Skills

Pupil support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Proactive

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

A headteacher is seeking a proactive and supportive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Dudley supporting pupils across the classroom to help them engage with learning. This is a full time working closely with the class teacher to support a pupil in Key Stage 2 (KS2). The school has a strong focus on inclusive learning and pupil development, with a supportive staff team and a positive learning environment, making it an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teaching Assistant looking to develop their experience in a school setting.

Primary Teaching Assistant benefits

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Primary Teaching Assistant role requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based desirable)
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting
• Understanding of the primary curriculum
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will

• Support pupil in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams

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Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.