Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Ealing, West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Ealing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and supporting children throughout their primary school journey, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary curriculum. The role will involve assisting pupils with classroom activities, providing additional support to children who require help with their learning, and helping create a positive, engaging and well-organised classroom environment.

The school places importance on recognising each child''s individual strengths, encouraging curiosity and independence, and ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting this inclusive approach, helping pupils build confidence, develop essential skills and enjoy their learning.

The Role

• Classroom support: Work alongside the class teacher to support daily lessons and ensure pupils remain engaged, focused and confident in their learning.
• Curriculum delivery: Assist with activities across English, maths, science and other primary subjects, helping pupils understand instructions and complete tasks appropriate to their age and ability.
• Literacy and phonics: Support reading, writing, spelling and phonics activities, helping pupils develop their vocabulary, reading fluency and confidence with written work.
• Numeracy support: Assist pupils with mathematical concepts, practical activities and problem-solving tasks, reinforcing learning introduced by the class teacher.
• Small-group interventions: Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce key skills, address learning gaps and provide additional practice where needed.
• Additional learning needs: Provide targeted support to pupils who require extra assistance, including children with special educational needs, learning difficulties or communication needs.
• Differentiated learning: Help adapt classroom resources and activities to accommodate different learning abilities, ensuring pupils can access lessons and make progress.
• Independence and confidence: Encourage pupils to develop independent working habits, problem-solving skills and confidence in attempting new challenges.
• Behaviour and classroom management: Promote positive behaviour, good learning habits and respectful relationships by reinforcing classroom expectations and supporting the teacher in maintaining an orderly learning environment.
• Social and emotional development: Help pupils build positive relationships with their peers, develop communication skills and manage everyday classroom interactions.
• Assessment and progress: Observe pupils'' participation and understanding, provide feedback to the class teacher and highlight areas where additional support may be beneficial.
• Classroom preparation: Assist with preparing learning materials, organising resources, setting up activities and maintaining an attractive, stimulating classroom environment.
• Pastoral support: Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children feel valued, respected and ready to learn.
• Wider school activities: Where required, support playground duties, lunchtime supervision, school events and other activities that contribute to pupils'' wellbeing and development.
• Safeguarding: Follow school policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality and contribute to a safe environment for all pupils.

What We''re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school, nursery, classroom or other educational setting.
• A patient, caring and positive approach, with the ability to encourage pupils and respond to their individual needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills to assist with primary-level learning activities.
• The ability to support phonics, reading, writing and maths activities across different primary age groups..
• Confidence managing small groups and providing additional assistance to pupils who may struggle with particular tasks.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to use initiative while following the class teacher''s guidance.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and promoting positive behaviour.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where suitable experience can be demonstrated.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

What''s on Offer

• A supportive working environment alongside dedicated teachers and experienced education professionals.
• Exposure to a diverse range of learning abilities and opportunities to develop experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Opportunities for training, professional development and further experience within primary education.
• Potential for long-term opportunities and career progression within the education sector.
• A rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to children''s confidence, progress and enjoyment of learning.

Apply Now

If you are enthusiastic about education, enjoy working with children and are committed to helping pupils develop their skills and confidence, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or an aspiring education professional looking to develop their career within a supportive primary school environment.