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Teaching Assistant

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated primary school team. This role is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual to support pupils' learning, contribute to classroom activities, and help create an engaging and inclusive school environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
  • Working with small groups or individual pupils to provide targeted learning support.
  • Assisting in planning and delivering creative and engaging activities.
  • Helping to manage behaviour and encourage a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Supporting pupils with additional learning needs to help them achieve their potential.
  • Supervising children during break times and assisting with school activities and trips.


About You:

The ideal Teaching Assistant will:

  • Hold a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
  • Have experience working in a primary or secondary school setting.
  • Be enthusiastic about education and supporting children's development.
  • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Be proactive, adaptable, and able to use initiative.
  • Understand safeguarding and child protection policies.


Benefits:

  • A welcoming and supportive school environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A strong leadership team committed to staff well-being.
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children.
  • A well-resourced school with a creative and inclusive curriculum.

Please send your CV to apply or get in touch for more information.

If you have not received a respsonse within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occassion. For other available roles, please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.





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