Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Are you passionate about supporting children and making a positive difference in the classroom?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a friendly and supportive primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and helping them grow in confidence, independence and ability.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to provide high-quality support to pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

• Assisting the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities

• Helping pupils stay engaged, focused and motivated

• Supporting children with additional learning needs/SEND

• Encouraging positive behaviour and building confidence

• Helping with literacy, numeracy and other areas of the curriculum

• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment

• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children

• Is caring, patient and enthusiastic

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Is confident supporting pupils with different abilities and needs

• Can build positive relationships with children and staff

• Is reliable, adaptable and able to work well as part of a team

• Has a genuine passion for helping children succeed

Previous experience within a school setting is desirable, but we would also love to hear from candidates with relevant transferable experience working with children.

Interested?

If you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a primary school, I'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Marianna for a confidential chat about the role and other opportunities available in your area.

Contact Details

Phone: 0114 321 0757
Email: [email protected]

Get in touch today – I look forward to hearing from you!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.