Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in Aveley
About the role:
At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to work at a fantastic primary school in Aveley.
Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality teaching assistants to work with these schools to positively impact the progress and attainment of their pupils.
Our teaching assistants’ duties can include:
- Working with small groups of pupils
- Providing intervention support for students
The ideal applicant will have:
- Some experience working with young children or in a school
- A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils
- Bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils' level 3 support staff qualification
The school you will be working in:
- A school with a Good Ofsted rating
- Supportive leadership and a low student-to-teacher ratio.
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply:
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Support Staff qualification prominently as this is specifically mentioned as essential
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils in Year 2 phonics, improving reading levels by 2 sub-levels'
🎯 Emphasise small group work experience as the role specifically mentions working with small groups of pupils
🌐 Mention any intervention programme experience (Reading Recovery, Catch Up Literacy) as intervention support is key
🤝 Include examples of creativity in engaging pupils as this is highlighted as important for the role
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered targeted phonics intervention to 12 Year 1 pupils, achieving 85% pass rate in phonics screening check
- •Supported small groups of 4-6 children in numeracy sessions, improving mental maths scores by average of 3 points
- •Implemented creative learning activities for KS2 pupils with SEN, increasing engagement levels by 40% over one term
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Engage Education's Primary Teaching Assistant role in Aveley perfectly matches my passion for supporting young learners' educational progress. With my Level 3 Support Staff qualification and experience in small group intervention work, I am well-positioned to contribute to your Good Ofsted-rated school's continued success in improving pupil attainment.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the creativity and enthusiasm needed to engage pupils effectively. I have successfully supported children across KS1 and KS2, using targeted intervention strategies to help them achieve their learning goals while working collaboratively with teaching staff.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child struggling with phonics in a small group setting?
- ›What intervention strategies have you used for pupils below expected attainment levels?
- ›How do you track and monitor pupil progress during support sessions?
- ›Describe your experience with the primary curriculum at KS1 and KS2 levels
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for children with different learning needs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to be creative to engage a reluctant learner
- ›Describe a situation where you helped a child overcome a learning difficulty
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour while maintaining a positive learning environment?
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively as part of a teaching team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a child with special educational needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to be creative to engage a reluctant learner
Describe a situation where you helped a child overcome a learning difficulty