Job Description
Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Temp, 1 year, 32.5 hours per week
Location: Scunthorpe
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive
An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join a lovely school in Scunthorpe to work in a Year 1 class on a full-time basis. You will work alongside an experienced teacher and will be expected to support the class teacher and children as necessary.
The role is for one academic term initially and will begin in September 2025. There are opportunities for the position to be extended.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting both individuals and small groups to bridge gaps and challenge greater depth learning
* Working collaboratively alongside the class teacher to help monitor understanding and plan next steps
* Helping to prepare the classroom environment and activities ready for the day and the lessons
* Admin tasks such as photocopying, laminating and registering attendance
* Assisting the teacher with producing, making and updating of displays
* Taking part in school trips, events and activities
* Attending any additional CPD as required
* Following the school’s policy for behaviour and maintaining high standards
* Reporting safeguarding disclosures or concerns as necessary to the designated safeguarding lead
* Depending on experience, you may be expected to cover the class if the teacher is absent
Requirements:
* Experience of working in a school or nursery setting in the last 5 years (essential)
* Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification (desirable)
* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Benefits of working for Reed:
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Weekly pay and a hassle-free payroll system
* Access to a Specialist Reed Consultant who will guide you through your application, interviews and throughout your booking
* Easy application for a DBS certificate
* Access to training
* Access to Reed Benefits
If you think you would be suitable for the role, then do please apply below.
For the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people, candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and references will be required.