Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support and General Classroom TA)

Teaching Personnel are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school team. This is a full-time role, supporting a child 1:1 in the mornings and working as a general class TA in the afternoons.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with additional needs in the morning, ensuring they are engaged and progressing in their learning
• Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering tailored interventions
• Support the class as a whole in the afternoon, helping with group activities, classroom management, and general tasks
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping children succeed
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different situations
• An understanding of supporting children with additional needs is beneficial

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real impact on children’s education and wellbeing

If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV.

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.
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