Teaching Assistant - September.
Randstad · Preston, North West
Teaching Assistant - September. at Randstad, based in Preston, North West. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Preston, North West
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 22 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference PR-1531743
About the role
Are you a Level 2 or 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with primary classroom experience? Are you ready to explore new schools, build connections, and advance your teaching career?
We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team and support the growth and development of primary students. This flexible position offers a variety of responsibilities, from general tasks like monitoring attendance, facilitating reading and writing sessions with small groups, and overseeing break times, to providing focused support for students with additional needs or offering one-on-one guidance. Your assignments will be tailored to your preferences and experience, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding role in education. This opportunity starts in September 2026.
Benefits of working with Randstad:
- Exclusive access to temporary and permanent roles.
- DBS and school application support.
- Consultant support to edit, draft and rebrand your CV and profile to support success with applications.
- A consultant who ensures your AWR period is reviewed.
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles and sourcing your work.
- Free career advice.
- Online availability and access to all bookings at the click of a finger via an app system.
- Online Training and CPD training available.
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 available.
- Free payroll service with no umbrella charges, we follow PAYE.
- Free Pension service: 'now pensions'.
Your Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:
- Collaborate with children individually or in small groups to enhance their learning.
- Serve as a positive role model for both students and colleagues.
- Foster positive relationships with children and their families.
- Collaborate with fellow staff members, including specialists.
- Assist the class teacher in resource preparation and activity setup.
- Help prepare a lesson and tidy the classroom afterwards.
- Provide assistance with lesson plans.
- Support children across the curriculum.
- Give extra support to children with special needs.
- Help mark work.
- Report student progress.
- Help look after the children during school trips and activities.
- Look after children that are unwell.
- Attend meetings.
Essential requirements:
- Experience working with young people.
- Class management skills.
- Comfortable managing challenging behaviour.
- Able to engage with and motivate children.
- Confidence in guiding individuals or small groups.
- A positive attitude and effective communication skills.
- TA Qualified.
If you believe this role suits you, don't hesitate to apply today!
For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at [email removed] or call [phone removed].
experience
Teaching
skills
ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience
qualifications
CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA
education
high school,college,university
Reference: PR-1531743 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 22 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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