Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Salisbury
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time/Part-time

Job Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our pool of schools within Salisbury. The successful candidate will work closely with staff to provide support in the classroom, assist students with their learning, and help foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive educational environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting students' growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and managing the classroom.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring they are included and engaged in all activities.
• Help with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, helping them achieve their learning goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Provide support during classroom activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Supervise students during break times, lunch, and school trips as required.
• Help maintain student records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting.
• A strong understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to working with children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to abbie.butterworth@teachingpersonnel.com or get in touch with us for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All Loucandidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.