Primary Teaching Assistant Spalding

DATE POSTED

Subject

KS1 & KS2

Job Branch & Location

Lincolnshire - Spalding

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£85 - £95 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Spalding that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to develop a rewarding career within primary education. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring education for all pupils. This role would suit a caring, proactive, and adaptable individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging learning activities across the primary curriculum.
  • Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and help pupils achieve their full potential.
  • Provide additional support for pupils with varying learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where required.
  • Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence, and active participation in classroom activities.
  • Assist with the preparation of learning resources and help maintain an organised, stimulating classroom environment.
  • Promote positive behaviour through consistent support and encouragement, following the school’s behaviour policy.
  • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers to support learning and development.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues.
  • Support the wider life of the school, including playground duties, educational visits, and extracurricular activities where appropriate.
  • Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.
  • Uphold the school’s values and commitment to providing an inclusive, high-quality education for every child.

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school or educational setting.
  • Experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential.
  • A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children’s learning and development.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • A willingness to support pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Two recent education-based references.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting full-time, long-term role starting in September.

Job Reference: JT25JB157302

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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