Teaching Assistant

• Are you an empathetic, proactive individual dedicated to supporting children's learning and emotional development?

• Do you have experience working with primary-aged pupils or supporting children with additional needs?

• Are you looking for a supportive school environment where your contribution is truly valued every day?

The school is an ambitious, modern primary academy dedicated to fostering high aspirations, curiosity, and resilience in every pupil. It provides an inclusive, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to build confidence and achieve their full potential, supported by an energetic leadership team and collaborative staff community.

• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery, preparing resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups across literacy, numeracy, and phonics.

• Assist in managing classroom behaviour using positive reinforcement and calm, encouraging strategies.

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access the curriculum and build independence.

• Uphold and champion all school safeguarding, welfare, and child protection procedures.

• Experience working with children in an educational, youth work, or childcare setting.

• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach with strong communication skills.

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C / 4 or equivalent).

• Knowledge of phonics, early reading strategies, or SEND support (advantageous).

• Right to work in the UK (valid UK passport, visa, or settlement status).

• An enhanced child workforce DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one through Randstad).

• Satisfactory professional references covering the last two years.

• A full, chronological employment/education history with any gaps explained.

• Competitive Weekly Pay: Transparent rates paid via PAYE with no hidden umbrella fees.

• Refer-a-Friend Rewards: Earn £300 worth of REX vouchers for every educator or support staff member you successfully recommend.

To discuss this position in confidence or find out more details, please reach out directly:

• Contact: Kirsty Booth

• Email: [email removed]

• Phone: [phone removed]

Alternatively, submit your up-to-date CV today to apply directly!

experience

Teaching

skills

empathy

qualifications

BSc Hons (QTS)

education

high school