Part-Time Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston
Contract: Part-time
Start Date: Feburary 26th
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a warm and inclusive school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to reinforce learning
Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom resources
Provide pastoral care and help promote positive behaviour
Support children with additional needs, where required
Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
Assist during break and lunchtimes as needed
About You
We would love to hear from you if you are:
Patient, kind, and proactive
Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Organised and able to use your initiative
A strong communicator with good literacy and numeracy skills
Passionate about helping children thrive and succeedExperience working with children-whether in a school, nursery, youth work, or volunteering-is highly desirable, but not essential. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.
Benefits
Supportive and welcoming school community
Opportunities for continued professional development
Set working hours that fit around other commitments
Making a meaningful impact on children's learning and confidence
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
please send your CV to (url removed)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
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 interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community