Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Hours: Monday to Friday - 08:30 – 15:30
Start Date: ASAP

You will work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2, supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and ensuring all pupils feel supported and included in the classroom.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils’ learning in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher
• Provide one-to-one or small group support, particularly in early literacy and numeracy
• Assist with preparing and tidying classroom resources and learning activities
• Help manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way
• Support the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils
• Supervise children during playtimes or lunchtimes when required

We welcome applicants who are:

• Passionate about working with young children and supporting their development
• Positive, nurturing, and confident communicators
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Hold GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a primary school or with children is desirable, but not essential

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

We pride ourselves on supporting education professionals at every stage of their career.

• Access to CPD training and professional development
• Simple, easy-to-use online systems
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Dedicated consultants who understand your local schools
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your schedule

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss this opportunity and help you take the next step in your education career.

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