Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Talent Recruitment Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruitment Group is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Oldham. This full-time temporary role offers an immediate start with the potential to become permanent.

You will support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, provide one-to-one and small-group support, reinforce learning objectives in literacy and numeracy, and help pupils with their social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Formal TA qualification not essential; relevant experience welcomed.
• Demonstrated transferable skills and confidence to contribute in a school setting.
• Reliability, adaptability and confidence with primary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining an effective learning environment.
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Reinforce learning objectives and assist pupils in developing literacy, numeracy and wider academic skills.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, communicating observations to the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour, encourage independence and maintain consistent classroom expectations.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development, helping them build confidence and positive relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Pupil engagement

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Oldham

Full-Time | Immediate Start | Temporary, with the potential to become permanent

We are looking for a confident, proactive Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children to play an active role in supporting pupils' learning, development and progress.

The successful candidate will be comfortable adapting to the needs of different pupils and taking a consistent approach to behaviour and classroom expectations. You will be an integral part of the wider school team, helping maintain high standards of learning, engagement and pupil wellbeing.

A formal Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential; however, we are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience, transferable skills and the confidence to make a positive contribution within a school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining an effective learning environment.
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Reinforce learning objectives and assist pupils in developing their literacy, numeracy and wider academic skills.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, communicating relevant observations to the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour, encourage independence and maintain consistent classroom expectations.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development, helping them build confidence and positive relationships.

About You

We are seeking someone who is reliable, adaptable and confident working with primary-aged children. Previous experience in a school or a similar setting is advantageous, particularly where you have been responsible for supporting children's learning, development or behaviour.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Teaching assistance, classroom support or education.
• Nursery, childcare or early years settings.
• Youth work, mentoring or pastoral support.
• Sports coaching and child development.
• Care, support work or children's services.
• Special educational needs or additional learning support.

We value candidates who can demonstrate professionalism, sound judgement and the ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and colleagues.

Skills and Qualities

• Confident communication and strong relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to learning support and pupil engagement.
• A strong understanding of the importance of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A genuine commitment to helping children achieve their academic and personal potential.

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