Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Primary Teaching Assistant Required for School in Worthing
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 Worthing.
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 classroom experience: 'Supported 15 pupils across KS1/KS2, improving reading levels by 2 sub-levels'
🎯 Emphasise small group intervention experience as the role specifically involves working with small groups of pupils
🌐 Mention any creative teaching methods you've used to engage primary-aged children as creativity is highly valued
🤝 Include experience with Ofsted-rated schools if applicable, as they mention working in a Good-rated school
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- •Delivered targeted intervention support to 12 primary pupils in small groups, improving reading levels by an average of 1.5 sub-levels over one academic term
- •Supported classroom teachers with Level 3 qualification expertise, contributing to school's Good Ofsted rating through effective pupil progress monitoring
- •Engaged reluctant learners through creative activities and differentiated approaches, achieving 85% improvement in participation rates across KS1 and KS2 groups
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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 Worthing through Engage Education. With my Level 3 Support Staff qualification and genuine passion for improving pupil attainment, I am excited to contribute to your school's continued success in supporting primary-aged learners through small group intervention work.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the creativity and enthusiasm needed to engage young learners effectively. I understand the importance of targeted intervention support and have experience adapting my approach to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining the supportive environment that helps pupils thrive.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt intervention strategies for different learning needs in a primary setting?
- ›What assessment methods would you use to track pupil progress in small group work?
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding compliance when working with primary school children?
- ›Describe your experience with phonics or numeracy intervention programmes
- ›How would you support a child who is struggling with reading comprehension?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to be creative to engage a reluctant learner
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to support a pupil's progress
- ›Give an example of how you've handled challenging behaviour in a classroom setting
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach for different learning styles
- ›Describe how you would build rapport with primary school children
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 creative to engage a reluctant learner
Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to support a pupil's progress