Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in South Ockendon
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 South Ockendon.
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 2 phonics intervention, improving reading ages by 6 months'
🎯 Emphasise small group work experience as the role specifically mentions working with small groups of pupils
🌐 Showcase your creativity with specific examples of engaging activities you've designed for primary-aged children
🤝 Mention any experience with intervention programmes as this is a key responsibility listed in the advert
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered phonics intervention to 6 Year 1 pupils, improving reading ages by average 4 months over one term
- •Supported KS1 maths groups of 4-5 children, achieving 85% pass rate on end-of-year assessments
- •Created engaging literacy activities for 12 SEN pupils, resulting in 90% improved confidence scores
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Engage Education's Primary Teaching Assistant role in South Ockendon immediately caught my attention, particularly the opportunity to deliver small group interventions at a Good-rated school. My Level 3 support staff qualification and hands-on experience working with young children align perfectly with your requirements for improving pupil attainment through creative, engaging activities.
My background in primary education support has equipped me with the skills to work effectively with diverse learning needs, from phonics intervention to numeracy support. I am particularly drawn to the collaborative approach this role offers, working alongside dedicated teaching staff in an environment with excellent student-to-teacher ratios.
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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 activities for different learning styles in KS1 and KS2?
- ›Describe your experience with primary curriculum subjects like maths and English
- ›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 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 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