General Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant Required in NW10

Paid Trial days Commencing October 12th

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with children across different age groups and helping them stay engaged, confident and focused in school?

A welcoming Brent primary school is seeking a confident and proactive General Teaching Assistant to provide classroom and behaviour support across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 .

This is a varied role working alongside class teachers to support pupils academically, socially and behaviourally throughout the school day.

Your Role as a General Teaching Assistant:

• Provide general classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work with pupils individually, in small groups and within the wider classroom.
• Support teachers with classroom management and help maintain a calm, positive learning environment.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may struggle with behaviour, concentration or engagement.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to help pupils manage emotions, follow routines and make appropriate choices.
• Build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Support children with literacy, numeracy, phonics and other curriculum activities.
• Deliver small-group interventions and targeted learning activities under the direction of the class teacher.
• Encourage pupils to become more independent and confident in their learning.
• Support children during transitions, breaktimes and other parts of the school day where required.
• Help prepare classroom resources and ensure learning activities are ready for pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to monitor pupil progress, behaviour and engagement.

Who You Are:

• Confident, patient, resilient and proactive.
• Experienced working with primary-aged children, ideally across more than one Key Stage.
• Comfortable supporting pupils who may display challenging or disruptive behaviour.
• Able to remain calm and consistent when dealing with difficult situations.
• Confident setting boundaries while building positive relationships with children.
• Able to support literacy, numeracy and general classroom learning.
• Flexible and comfortable moving between EYFS, KS1 and KS2 where required.
• A strong team player who can follow guidance from teachers and senior staff.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and willing to get involved in all aspects of school life.
• Passionate about helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and supportive Brent primary school.
• Gain experience working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Develop your classroom management and behaviour-support experience.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
• Enjoy a varied role supporting children with different abilities and needs.
• Make a genuine difference to pupils' confidence, behaviour and engagement with learning.

Apply Today for This General Teaching Assistant Role

Successful applicants will be contacted within 24 hours of applying.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →