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.
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 mentioned as essential
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Supported 15 pupils in Year 2 phonics intervention, improving reading levels by 2 stages'
🎯 Emphasise any small group work experience as the role specifically involves working with small groups of pupils
🌐 Mention your Enhanced DBS status if current, or willingness to obtain one as this is mandatory before starting
🤝 Showcase creative teaching methods you've used to engage young learners, matching their emphasis on creativity
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered phonics intervention sessions to groups of 6 pupils, improving reading levels by an average of 2 stages over 12 weeks
- •Supported classroom teachers with Level 3 qualification expertise, assisting 25 Year 2 pupils with literacy and numeracy activities daily
- •Implemented creative learning activities for small groups of 4-8 pupils, achieving 95% engagement rates during intervention sessions
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Engage Education's Primary Teaching Assistant position in West Thurrock immediately caught my attention, particularly the opportunity to work with small groups and provide intervention support at a Good Ofsted-rated school. My Level 3 support staff qualification and hands-on experience with primary-aged children align perfectly with your requirements for supporting pupil attainment and progress.
My background in primary education support has equipped me with the creativity and intervention strategies needed to engage young learners effectively. I am particularly drawn to the school's supportive leadership approach and low student-to-teacher ratio, which creates an ideal environment for meaningful educational impact.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child who is struggling with phonics in a small group setting?
- ›What intervention strategies have you used to help pupils catch up with their peers?
- ›How do you track and monitor pupil progress during intervention sessions?
- ›Describe your experience with primary curriculum subjects like literacy and numeracy
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for children with different learning needs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to be particularly creative to engage a reluctant learner
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work with a challenging pupil and how you handled it
- ›Give an example of when you've worked as part of a team to support a child's learning
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to help a child understand a concept
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a child becomes upset or frustrated during a lesson
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to be particularly creative to engage a reluctant learner
Describe a situation where you had to work with a challenging pupil and how you handled it