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Primary TA

Job details
Posting date: 16 May 2025
Salary: £500 to £550 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 June 2025
Location: Durham, County Durham
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 176829

Summary

Location: Durham
Start Date: June 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Are you enthusiastic about shaping the future of young learners and making a meaningful impact in education? Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and progressive primary school in Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing environment where your skills and passion for education will be truly valued.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both students and teachers, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere. Whether assisting with daily classroom activities or providing one-on-one support, your contributions will make a real difference in pupils' academic and personal growth.
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Classroom Support: Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons, offering support across a broad curriculum.


Classroom Support: Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons, offering support across a broad curriculum.
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Individualised Support: Assist pupils who require additional help with learning, tailoring strategies to meet a range of needs.


Individualised Support: Assist pupils who require additional help with learning, tailoring strategies to meet a range of needs.
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Positive Behaviour Management: Promote good behaviour and help maintain a respectful, safe, and positive classroom culture.


Positive Behaviour Management: Promote good behaviour and help maintain a respectful, safe, and positive classroom culture.
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Resource Preparation: Support with preparing teaching materials and ensuring lessons run smoothly and efficiently.


Resource Preparation: Support with preparing teaching materials and ensuring lessons run smoothly and efficiently.
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Wellbeing & Guidance: Offer pastoral support, contributing to students' social and emotional development.


Wellbeing & Guidance: Offer pastoral support, contributing to students' social and emotional development.
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Competitive pay based on experience


Competitive pay based on experience
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A supportive network of experienced education consultants


A supportive network of experienced education consultants
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Access to free, accredited CPD courses (including safeguarding & behaviour management)


Access to free, accredited CPD courses (including safeguarding & behaviour management)
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A friendly and professional recruitment experience, available 24/7


A friendly and professional recruitment experience, available 24/7
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Opportunities for long-term career development


Opportunities for long-term career development
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A rewarding role within a forward-thinking school environment


A rewarding role within a forward-thinking school environment
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Experience working with primary-aged children (desirable)


Experience working with primary-aged children (desirable)
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A positive, proactive, and nurturing attitude


A positive, proactive, and nurturing attitude
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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A valid Right to Work in the UK


A valid Right to Work in the UK
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Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)


Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
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References covering the last two years


References covering the last two years

With over 20 years of experience and recognition as one of The Times' Best Companies to Work For, we are proud to be a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency. We connect passionate educators with rewarding roles in schools, academies, and nurseries across the UK. Our team is committed to supporting your journey every step of the way.

Ready to apply?

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your CV today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next steps.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to full vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.