Teaching Assistant - Primary School (KS1 & KS2)
Location: Harrow, London (HA3)
Salary: £100 - £110 per day
Contract: Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: April 2025
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive primary school? We're currently recruiting on behalf of a thriving school in Harrow (HA3) that is seeking a dedicated TA to join their passionate and welcoming team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a positive learning environment, supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2, and to grow within a school that values collaboration, care, and continuous development.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting both academic progress and personal development. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide small group and one-on-one support, and help implement behaviour strategies that contribute to a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
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Small Group Support: Reinforce key learning objectives with targeted group sessions.
Small Group Support: Reinforce key learning objectives with targeted group sessions.
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One-to-One Assistance: Deliver personalised support to pupils who need additional help.
One-to-One Assistance: Deliver personalised support to pupils who need additional help.
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Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to facilitate dynamic and interactive lessons.
Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to facilitate dynamic and interactive lessons.
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Behaviour Support: Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment using proven behaviour strategies.
Behaviour Support: Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment using proven behaviour strategies.
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Progress Monitoring: Observe, record, and share pupil progress to help inform teaching strategies.
Progress Monitoring: Observe, record, and share pupil progress to help inform teaching strategies.
What We're Looking For:
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Experience: Previous work as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
Experience: Previous work as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
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Skills: A strong grasp of behaviour management and small group instruction techniques.
Skills: A strong grasp of behaviour management and small group instruction techniques.
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Personal Qualities: Patient, proactive, and enthusiastic about helping children thrive.
Personal Qualities: Patient, proactive, and enthusiastic about helping children thrive.
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Bonus: TA qualifications and/or experience supporting pupils with SEND are highly desirable.
Bonus: TA qualifications and/or experience supporting pupils with SEND are highly desirable.
Benefits:
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Professional Development: Access to free CPD, including training in Behaviour Management and SEND.
Professional Development: Access to free CPD, including training in Behaviour Management and SEND.
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Ongoing Support: Work with a dedicated consultant who will guide you through your placement.
Ongoing Support: Work with a dedicated consultant who will guide you through your placement.
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Career Progression: Opportunity for a permanent role within a nurturing school environment.
Career Progression: Opportunity for a permanent role within a nurturing school environment.
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Smooth Onboarding: Simple timesheet system and streamlined payroll process.
Smooth Onboarding: Simple timesheet system and streamlined payroll process.
Next Steps:
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Apply: Send us your CV.
Apply: Send us your CV.
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Consultation: We'll arrange a quick call to learn about your experience and goals.
Consultation: We'll arrange a quick call to learn about your experience and goals.
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Placement: We'll match you with a school that's the right fit.
Placement: We'll match you with a school that's the right fit.
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Trial Day: Visit the school and get a feel for the environment.
Trial Day: Visit the school and get a feel for the environment.
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Start: Begin your new role if it's the right match!
Start: Begin your new role if it's the right match!
Please note: A valid DBS and two professional references are required for all applicants.
If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to discuss other opportunities.