Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – NP11 Area Position Type: Full-time Start Date: September 2026 Location: NP11 Pay: £92.63 per day The Opportunity Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a committed and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant primary school in the NP11 area from September 2026. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about helping young learners reach their full potential in a nurturing classroom environment. Your Role in School As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in day-to-day classroom support. Duties may include: Assisting pupils during lessons to ensure understanding and engagement Delivering intervention sessions and supporting literacy/numeracy development Providing additional support to pupils with ALN or SEMH needs Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies Preparing classroom resources and assisting with lesson setup Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents What We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: Have prior experience working with children or young people Be enthusiastic, approachable, and able to build rapport quickly Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills Be adaptable and confident supporting children with varying needs Hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one Relevant TA qualifications are welcomed but not essential Why Join Teaching Personnel? Weekly pay with competitive rates A variety of placements to suit your availability Ongoing professional development and training Personalised support from your dedicated consultant Opportunity to secure longer-term or permanent roles Apply Now If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and start a rewarding role this September, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today or get in touch with Teaching Personnel to learn more. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website