Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Locations: Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton & Winsford
Shifts: Mostly Full Time | Part Time Opportunities Available (All 8:30 to 3:30)
Academics Supply Agency is currently recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton and Winsford.
We are looking for:
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1:1 SEN Primary Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs
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General Teaching Assistants to provide classroom support
Most roles are full time, offering consistency and stability, though part time and flexible opportunities are also available.
The Ideal Candidate Will:-
Have experience working with children or young people (school experience preferred but not essential)
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Be patient, caring, and committed to supporting pupil progress
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Have an interest or experience in SEN (for 1:1 roles)
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Be able to work well as part of a team
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Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS
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A wide variety of roles across local schools
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Long-term and day-to-day opportunities
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Supportive and experienced consultants
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Competitive rates of pay
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Opportunities for professional development
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your next step in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Academics Supply Agency and make a real difference in local schools.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight any SEN experience prominently as the advert specifically seeks 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 SEN pupils, improving reading levels by 2 stages'
🌐 Emphasise flexibility across age ranges as roles span primary and secondary schools
🎯 Mention your enhanced DBS status upfront or willingness to obtain one immediately
🤝 Showcase teamwork examples as the role requires working well as part of school teams
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- •Provided 1:1 SEN support to 12 primary pupils with autism and ADHD, improving their classroom engagement by 85% over 6 months
- •Supported general classroom activities for 30 pupils aged 5-11, assisting with literacy and numeracy tasks that increased test scores by 15%
- •Collaborated with 8 teaching staff across 4 schools to implement individual education plans, maintaining detailed progress records for 25 SEN pupils
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position with Academics Supply Agency, supporting pupils across Sandbach, Crewe, Congleton and Winsford schools. My experience in SEN support and commitment to pupil progress align perfectly with your requirements for both 1:1 and general classroom assistance roles.
My background in educational support has equipped me with the patience and dedication needed to help children with additional needs thrive in their learning environment.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for a pupil with dyslexia?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a child with ADHD in the classroom?
- ›How do you track and record pupil progress effectively?
- ›What experience do you have with educational assessment tools?
- ›How would you handle a pupil having a meltdown in class?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a struggling pupil
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour from children?
- ›Give an example of when you showed patience in a difficult situation
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for different learning needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported a struggling pupil
How do you handle challenging behaviour from children?