Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in Rainham
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 Rainham.
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
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Support Staff qualification prominently as this is specifically mentioned as essential
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: "Supported 8 pupils in Year 3 maths intervention, improving test scores by 25%"
🌐 Emphasise any small group work experience as the role specifically mentions working with small groups of pupils
🎯 Showcase creative teaching methods and resources you've developed to engage primary-aged children
🤝 Mention your enhanced DBS status if current, as this is required before starting
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered phonics intervention to 6 Year 2 pupils over 8 weeks, improving reading assessment scores by 32%
- •Supported classroom teachers with Level 3 qualification expertise, managing small groups of 4-8 primary pupils daily
- •Created engaging learning resources for maths intervention groups, helping 12 pupils achieve target grades within one term
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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 Rainham through Engage Education. With my Level 3 Support Staff qualification and experience working with young children, I am well-equipped to deliver the small group interventions and educational support your pupils need.
My background in primary education has given me extensive experience supporting children's learning and development. I have successfully worked with small groups of pupils, providing targeted intervention support that helps improve their attainment and progress. My creative approach to learning ensures pupils remain engaged and motivated.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you deliver phonics intervention to a small group of Year 2 pupils?
- ›What assessment tools have you used to track pupil progress?
- ›How do you adapt learning materials for children with different needs?
- ›Describe your experience with the primary curriculum frameworks
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if concerned about a child?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a struggling pupil make progress
- ›Describe a situation where you had to be creative to engage reluctant learners
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in a classroom setting?
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively as part of a teaching team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to support a pupil's needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a struggling pupil make progress
Describe a situation where you had to be creative to engage reluctant learners