Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in Thurrock
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 Thurrock.
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 with children: 'Supported 8 pupils in phonics intervention, improving reading levels by 2 stages'
🎯 Emphasise your creativity in engaging pupils as the advert specifically values 'bags of creativity'
🌐 Mention any experience with small group work as this is a key responsibility listed
🤝 Show your passion for education and pupil attainment as this is highlighted as ideal candidate quality
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered phonics intervention to 12 Year 1 pupils across 6 weeks, achieving 85% improvement in reading assessment scores
- •Created engaging maths activities for small groups of 4-6 pupils, increasing participation rates by 40% during numeracy sessions
- •Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management strategies, reducing disruption incidents by 60% over one term
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Primary Teaching Assistant position at the Good Ofsted-rated school in Thurrock through Engage Education. With my Level 3 Support Staff Qualification and passion for improving pupil attainment, I am well-equipped to deliver the small group interventions and creative learning support your school requires.
My background in primary education has prepared me to work effectively with young children, providing both academic support and fostering their creative development through engaging activities.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for different ability levels in a primary classroom?
- ›What intervention strategies have you used to support struggling readers?
- ›How do you assess pupil progress during small group sessions?
- ›What creative activities would you use to engage Year 2 pupils in maths?
- ›How would you support a child with additional learning needs in the classroom?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour from a young child
- ›Describe a situation where you had to be particularly creative to engage pupils
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a team to support a pupil's progress
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a child who wasn't responding to standard methods
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a pupil was consistently disruptive during group work
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 particularly creative to engage pupils
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach for a child who wasn't responding to standard methods