Primary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive

Primary Teaching Assistant 

Start Date: September 2026

⏰ Full-Time | Term-Time Only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am -3.30pm

We are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school, that are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant  to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026 - You will be working 1:1 with a child in Year 4 who requires additional support in class.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact on a students lives , and being their 1:1 mentor they can build a trusting relationship with, in order to settle them into school. 

What We're Looking For:
✔️ Confidence in managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a positive and professional manner
✔️ The ability to support children who may arrive at school upset, anxious, or dysregulated
✔️ A calm, patient, and nurturing approach when helping children regulate their emotions
✔️ The ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to changing situations throughout the school day
✔️ Strong relationship-building skills to help pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
✔️ Experience working with children with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is desirable

The School Offers:
✅ A supportive and experienced staff team
✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✅ A welcoming and inclusive school environment
✅ The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's educational journeys

If you're passionate about supporting children through their challenges and helping them succeed both emotionally and academically, we'd love to hear from you! ✨

Send your CV now to (url removed) and secure your role for September 2026!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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