Primary Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Here is a thriving school catering for pupils aged 3–19, providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school benefits from supportive leadership, a collaborative staff team, and a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and achievement.

 

Duties as a Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Support Key Stage 1 pupils during the mornings
• Work with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils during the afternoons
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Provide support to individuals and small groups
• Reinforce literacy and numeracy learning
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Ideal Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable
• Experience within a school or educational setting is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Understanding of both KS1 and KS2 learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

 

Why Class Act?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!