Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
Harrogate Primary Schools
Full-time | Term-time only | £92–£110 per day
Teaching Personnel are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools across Harrogate. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain classroom experience or move into education — no formal qualifications are required.
We’re looking for the right attitude and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings is highly valued.
The Role
You’ll support pupils’ learning and engagement across the school day, working one-to-one and in small groups, and assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
- Support pupils to stay focused and engaged
- Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents/carers
Experience & Skills
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Qualifications in childcare or education are a bonus, not essential
- A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, click Apply and submit your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight any experience working with children at the top of your CV as this is the most valued qualification mentioned
📊 Quantify your childcare experience: 'Supervised 15 children during after-school activities for 2 years'
🎯 Emphasise your reliability and positive attitude as these are specifically mentioned as key requirements
🌐 Include any sports coaching, youth work, or care experience as these are highly valued alternatives to formal teaching qualifications
🤝 Mention your willingness to learn and grow in education as this role is designed for career development
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- •Provided 1:1 learning support to 8 primary pupils with varying needs, improving their reading comprehension scores by 25% over one term
- •Assisted teachers with lesson delivery across 4 different year groups, supporting classroom routines and maintaining pupil engagement for 95% of lesson time
- •Supervised 30+ pupils during break and lunchtime activities, implementing positive behaviour management strategies that reduced playground incidents by 40%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position with Teaching Personnel in Harrogate primary schools. Your emphasis on attitude over formal qualifications aligns perfectly with my genuine passion for working with children and my experience in childcare settings.
My background in working with young people has equipped me with the patience and communication skills essential for providing 1:1 and small group learning support. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to assist teachers with lesson delivery while building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child who is struggling with reading comprehension?
- ›What strategies would you use to keep pupils engaged during small group activities?
- ›How would you assist a teacher during a maths lesson with mixed ability pupils?
- ›What approach would you take to help a child with concentration difficulties?
- ›How would you handle classroom disruptions while supporting learning?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with children who had different learning needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with a reluctant child
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt your communication style for different age groups
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to support children's development
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a child becomes upset or distressed
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you worked with children who had different learning needs
Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with a reluctant child