Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in Chafford Hundred
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 Chafford Hundred.
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 phonics intervention, improving reading ages by 6 months'
🎯 Emphasise small group work experience as the role specifically mentions working with small groups of pupils
🌐 Mention any experience with intervention programmes as this is a key responsibility listed
🤝 Showcase creativity examples for engaging pupils as the advert specifically seeks 'bags of creativity'
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered phonics intervention to 6 Year 2 pupils, achieving 83% pass rate in phonics screening check within 8 weeks
- •Supported small groups of 4-5 KS1 pupils with maths interventions, improving calculation skills by 2 sub-levels over one term
- •Created engaging learning resources for 12 pupils with SEN, resulting in 90% meeting individual target goals in literacy support sessions
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Primary Teaching Assistant position at your Good Ofsted-rated school in Chafford Hundred through Engage Education. With my Level 3 Support Staff qualification and experience in small group intervention work, I am well-positioned to support pupil progress and attainment in your primary setting.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the creativity and enthusiasm needed to engage young learners effectively. I have successfully delivered targeted support to pupils requiring additional intervention, always maintaining a focus on improving educational outcomes through innovative and stimulating approaches.
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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 adapt learning materials for different ability levels within a group?
- ›Describe your experience with KS1 or KS2 curriculum support
- ›How would you track and monitor pupil progress during intervention sessions?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to be creative to engage a reluctant learner
- ›Describe a situation where you helped improve a pupil's confidence
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in a small group setting?
- ›Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with a teacher to support pupils
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a child with additional 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 improve a pupil's confidence