Primary Teaching Assistant

Pay: £13.68 – £14.50 per hour | Start: ASAP | Contract: Flexible (you set the diary)

Why this job matters

Children learn fastest when the right adult is within arm’s reach—someone who can spot confusion, re-explain in plain English, and cheer the small wins. That “right adult” might be you.

What you’ll actually do:

• Work 1-to-1 or with small groups during phonics, maths and topic lessons
• This ensures that every child makes progress—not just the confident ones who always raise their hands.
• Prep resources, sharpen pencils, organise the glue sticks
• When the basics are taken care of, teachers can focus fully on teaching.
• Notice wobbling attention, apply a calm reset
• A quick, calm intervention now can prevent a longer period of lost learning later.
• Jot progress notes and pass them to the teacher/SENDCo
• Accurate evidence helps shape the next lesson—no guesswork needed.
• Supervise lunch and play
• Because social skills are built on the playground just as much as in the classroom.

What you’ll need

• Some hands-on experience with children (school, nursery, sports club—show us you’ve been in the arena).
• Patience and clear communication; five-year-olds ask “why?” a lot.
• Level 2/3 TA qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Reliable safeguarding knowledge—you’ll follow it instinctively, not just because it’s policy.

What you’ll get

• Choice: decide which days you work; term-time only, so holidays stay yours.
• Variety: different year groups and school cultures—great if you’re building experience or avoiding routine.
• Support: an Account Manager who fixes paperwork and answers questions fast.
• Growth: free CPD (behaviour, phonics, SEND) so you’re always adding strings to the bow.
• Weekly pay: no umbrella deductions; what you earn is what lands in your account.

Sound like a good fit?

Email your CV and two lines on what makes you a calm presence when a lesson goes sideways. We’ll schedule a short call, run the compliance checks, and get you into classrooms where you can make a difference from day one.