Job Description

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools in Ashford and Surrounding Areas

Full-time - £93 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm

Long-term, full-time opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a Primary School?

Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to work across Primary Schools in Ashford and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who is looking for a full-time, long-term role and wants to make a positive difference to children's learning and development.

The Role

  • Supporting pupils across the Primary age range within the classroom.
  • Working on a 1:1, small-group, or whole-class basis depending on the needs of the school.
  • Supporting pupils with their learning, development, confidence, and independence.
  • Working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning activities.
  • Providing additional support to pupils who may have SEND or additional learning needs.
  • Helping pupils stay focused, engaged, and motivated throughout the school day.
  • Supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioural development.
  • Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
  • Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting pupils during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, and school activities.
  • Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff.
  • Following school policies and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional conduct.

Who We're Looking For

  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary School is essential.
  • A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them succeed.
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be highly advantageous.
  • Patience, empathy, resilience, and a proactive attitude.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
  • A reliable and professional approach to work.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential due to the location of some schools.
  • Must be available for full-time, long-term roles, Monday to Friday.
  • The right to work in the UK.
  • An enhanced DBS (child-only) on the update service, or willingness to obtain a new one. A new DBS costs £62, and we will reimburse the £62 once you complete 20 days of work with us.
  • If you have been out of the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more, you will also need to obtain an overseas police check.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • £93 per day with transparent pay.
  • Access to full-time, long-term opportunities within Primary Schools.
  • Build on your existing classroom experience and develop your skills further.
  • Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College.
  • A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
  • A knowledgeable compliance team to support you through the onboarding process.
  • Opportunities to work within a range of welcoming and supportive Primary School environments.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's education and development.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with Primary-aged children, drives, and is looking for a full-time, long-term position, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career.

Errika Blunden
Errika.Blunden@twrecruitment.com
01227 852 816