Primary Teaching Assistant Needed
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in Romford
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 Romford.
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.
By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.
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 required by the school
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils in phonics intervention, improving reading levels by 2 sub-levels'
🌐 Emphasise any small group work experience as the role specifically mentions working with small groups of pupils
🎯 Showcase creative teaching methods you've used to engage young learners as creativity is highly valued
🤝 Mention any experience with educational interventions or supporting pupils with learning difficulties
Suggested CV bullets
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Delivered phonics interventions to 6 Year 2 pupils, improving reading levels by 3 sub-levels over 8 weeks
- •Supported classroom teachers with behaviour management strategies, reducing disruption incidents by 40% in targeted pupils
- •Created engaging learning resources for 12 pupils with SEN, increasing participation rates in literacy activities by 85%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Engage Education's primary teaching assistant role in Romford immediately caught my attention, particularly the opportunity to work with small groups delivering educational interventions at a Good Ofsted-rated school. My Level 3 support staff qualification and passion for improving pupil attainment align perfectly with your requirements.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the creativity and intervention skills needed to support pupils' progress effectively. I have experience working with diverse learning needs and understand the importance of building positive relationships to enhance educational outcomes.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for pupils working below age-related expectations?
- ›What intervention strategies have you used to support pupils with reading difficulties?
- ›How do you track and monitor pupil progress during small group sessions?
- ›What experience do you have with phonics teaching methods?
- ›How would you support a pupil with special educational needs in a mainstream classroom?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to manage challenging behaviour in a small group setting
- ›Tell me about a creative activity you designed to engage reluctant learners
- ›How do you handle a situation where a pupil becomes frustrated with their learning?
- ›Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with a teacher to support a pupil
- ›Give an example of how you've built positive relationships with pupils
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to manage challenging behaviour in a small group setting
Tell me about a creative activity you designed to engage reluctant learners