Qualified Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Location: Preston
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in a primary school?
Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting a Classroom Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in Preston.
The school is looking for somebody who can provide reliable classroom support, build positive relationships with pupils and help children stay engaged in their learning.
You will work alongside the class teacher to support learning across the school day. This may include working with individual pupils, supporting small groups and helping to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification
- Previous experience in a primary school setting
- A confident and proactive approach
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to support pupils with different learning needs
- A genuine passion for helping children succeed
- A full-time, long-term opportunity
- A supportive school team
- Competitive hourly pay
- The opportunity to develop your classroom experience
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Apply today or contact Jimmy at Spencer Clarke Group to discuss the role.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
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⭐ Place your Teaching Assistant qualification prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Key Qualifications' section, as the advert explicitly requires a recognised TA qualification as a must-have.
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: e.g. 'Supported a class of 28 KS2 pupils, delivering 1-to-1 interventions for 6 children with identified SEN needs over a 12-month placement'.
🎯 Dedicate a bullet point in each role to SEN and inclusion, as the advert specifically asks for the ability to support pupils with different learning needs — name any specific needs you have experience with (e.g. ADHD, ASD, EAL).
🔒 Confirm your Enhanced DBS status clearly in your CV header or personal statement, as all applications require an Enhanced DBS Disclosure per Spencer Clarke Group's safeguarding policy.
🤝 Include a brief personal statement referencing your experience in primary school settings specifically, as the advert is targeted at primary-phase candidates and distinguishes this from secondary or SEN school experience.
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- •Delivered daily one-to-one and small group literacy support for 6 KS2 pupils with SEN needs, contributing to a 15% improvement in reading assessment scores over one academic term.
- •Maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment for a class of 28 primary pupils, implementing behaviour management strategies that reduced low-level disruption incidents by 20% over 8 weeks.
- •Supported class teacher across all core subjects in a Year 3 setting, completing daily progress notes for 5 pupils on EHC plans and liaising with the SENCO on a fortnightly basis.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Spencer Clarke Group's long-term Teaching Assistant placement at a primary school in Preston is precisely the role I have been seeking. With a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification and hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs in primary settings, I am confident I can provide the reliable classroom support and inclusive approach your school requires from day one.
My background in primary education has seen me work alongside class teachers to deliver targeted small-group interventions and one-to-one support for pupils including those with identified SEN needs. Over a 12-month placement supporting a mixed KS2 class of 27 pupils, I contributed to measurable improvements in reading engagement for a group of 5 children receiving additional literacy support. I hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate and fully understand the safeguarding responsibilities central to this role.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt your support strategies when working with a pupil who has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan?
- ›What approaches do you use to support small group literacy or numeracy interventions in KS1 or KS2?
- ›How do you maintain records of pupil progress and communicate this effectively to the class teacher?
- ›Describe your experience supporting pupils with SEN — what specific needs have you worked with and what strategies proved most effective?
- ›How do you help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment when a pupil is disruptive or disengaged?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built a strong relationship with a pupil who was initially reluctant to engage with learning.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a change in classroom plans or a pupil's needs during the school day.
- ›Give an example of when you identified a concern about a child's welfare and explain the steps you took.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked closely with a class teacher to improve outcomes for a specific pupil or group.
- ›Describe a challenging behaviour you encountered in the classroom and how you managed it in line with school policy.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you built a strong relationship with a pupil who was initially reluctant to engage with learning.
Give an example of when you identified a concern about a child's welfare and explain the steps you took.