Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Dartford
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience
About the role/school
Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Dartford who are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting children in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
This school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school for pupils aged 4-11 and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting the strong quality of teaching, leadership, and the positive learning environment provided for pupils. The school prides itself on creating a supportive community where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best.
With a strong Christian ethos, values such as respect, kindness, and honesty are embedded throughout school life, helping pupils develop both academically and personally. Pupils benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum alongside enrichment opportunities that support creativity, curiosity, and confidence. This is a great opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive team that places a strong emphasis on reading, high expectations in learning, and inclusive support for all pupils.
Job Responsibilities
The successful Teaching Assistant will:
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities
Provide small group or one-to-one support to pupils where required
Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
Support pupils' academic and personal development
Assist with preparing learning resources and classroom organisation
Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
Qualifications/Experience
The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:
Previous experience working in a primary school or similar setting
A positive and patient approach when supporting children's learning
Good communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
A proactive and flexible attitude
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Next steps
If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Rebecca at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, and our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
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With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work