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Teaching Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A 15047010479teaching assistant36.41teacher assistant13.77school4.97sen teaching assistant2.39term time only2.021341827164785633.1093.98200.00DAILY14241488792025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant, provides support to Teachers at a school. Their duties include taking attendance every day and reporting that to the Teacher, working individually with students to improve their performance and answering questions about the lesson.

Teaching Assistant duties and responsibilities

An ideal Teaching Assistant candidate is expected to fulfil certain important duties and responsibilities these may include:

  • Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
  • Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the Teacher
  • Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
  • Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings
  • Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
  • Looking after children who are unwell or upset
  • Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children

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Teaching Assistant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Flexible Work - Teaching Assistant

Now Education is an Education based employment company that works with schools across Birmingham, providing them with staff depending on their requirements.

We work with a few schools in the Smiths Wood area whose pupils have SEN or SEMH needs. These settings are sometimes challenging but also rewarding. We are looking for Flexible staff to pick up part time or full time work around their current commitments to work across our schools as and when required.

We have an established reputation and excellent relationships with our schools and as a result can offer regular work for our staff as often or as little as they would like. While we have a number of full time opportunities we do require additional staff to join our flexi-team that pick and choose when they work around their current commitments. As the majority of our work is school based you will need to be available from 8:30AM - 3:30PM.

We are looking for candidates that possess the following qualities;

- Resilience

- Enthusiasm

- Empathy

Ideal candidates will either have experience working as a teaching assistant, or have transferrable skills from a similar role. For example - sports coach, care assistant, youth work, nanny/ au pair, nursery nurse, support worker.

This role would suit someone who needs a flexible work schedule to accommodate other existing commitments.

Successful candidates will be required to have a DBS check on the update service or be willing to obtain one, and will be required to provide references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £67.00-£80.00 per day

Schedule:
  • Monday to Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Example 2

The governors of Hordle CE Primary School wish to appoint a Temporary Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the school for this academic year. This position is suitable for a graduate wishing to gain further experience prior to considering teacher training.

The duties of the TA will include adopting whole class responsibility in the absence of the class teacher, adoption of an area of specialism, marking, planning and some assessment.

Our school is part of the local SCITT and as such is well placed to provide candidates with opportunities and experiences which will prepare them well for selection interviewing.

On application, candidates will need to be able to write about work they have done during the past year: 1:1 with a pupil and with small groups.

Candidates will also need to have Level 2 qualifications in numeracy and literacy and be able to produce the original certificates.

Hordle is an Outstanding school with a stimulating learning environment. We aspire to excellence throughout the school and want to recruit like minded colleagues who thrive on the challenge of supporting our teaching team in their endeavour to inspire the next generation. We have a wonderfully supportive and motivated team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for the children of Hordle.

Application Procedure

The school has a policy of equality of opportunity which is designed to ensure that all staff receive fair and equal treatment regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or beliefs, or any other factors not relevant to their ability to do the job for which they are employed.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Please visit our website [website] for details on how to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 11 months

Salary: £14,666.00-£14,915.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Application deadline: start date: 01/09/2022

Example 3

Due to increased demand from schools we require new team members for our 'After School Club' term time teaching roles across Bolton, Wigan & Warrington

*Term-time - must be available 14:45pm-16:45pm. Min. 1 day per week but up to 4 days a week for the right candidate.

Looking for jobs in primary schools working with children? Confident with technology and computers?
Come and join us! ComputerXplorers Wigan & Bolton are recruiting part time teachers across both areas.

We are searching for top quality people to lead our fun computing and IT clubs in primary schools. If you are you currently working as a teaching assistant, an NQT or experienced teacher in a school, or volunteering with children but want additional part-time work leading your own class then this an excellent opportunity for you, though no formal teaching qualification is necessary as our curriculum in programming, 3D Design, website design, digital animation and much more is provided for you.

We offer a range of classes including:
  • After School clubs in local schools.
  • Holiday Clubs
  • In school workshops

Initially working 4 - 8 hours per week in our after school sessions. Progression opportunities may exist to work through the school day, covering PPA time or leading our full-day workshops or holiday clubs.

We are looking for-
  • A confident & enthusiastic computer user but you don’t need to be an IT expert!
  • Ability to engage with children & make learning fun.
  • Ability to think quickly and work independently.
  • A reliable & friendly individual.
  • Holder of an Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
  • A driver with your own transport (this is a must!)
  • Available from 2hours per week 3-5pm

We will provide-
  • Training.
  • Detailed Lesson plans & all the equipment you need to deliver our courses.
  • Competitive rates of pay from £15 p/h.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2-8 per week

Salary: From £15.00 per hour



Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence & own transport (required)
  • DBS Certificate Location: In person

Example 4

Trinity Academy Akroydon

Teaching Assistant / Midday Supervisor

33.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:35pm)

Term Time Only

Fixed Term until 31 August 2023

Scale 2 (Points 3 to 4) / Scale 1b (Point 2)

Actual starting salary range: £14,388 to £14,643 per annum

Trinity Academy Akroydon joined Trinity Multi-Academy Trust in February 2017 and since this time the academy has become the most improved primary school in the Calderdale authority, and is in the top 1% of most improved schools nationally. Like all the schools within Trinity MAT, it is guided by the Trust’s four core principles:

Empathy – Honesty – Respect – Responsibility

We are now looking for a combined Teaching Assistant / Midday Supervisor. Within this role you will work 6 hours per day as a Teaching Assistant and 45 minutes per day as a Midday Supervisor.

As a Teaching Assistant you will support our pupils in achieving their goals. You would be employing interventions that ensure our pupils realise their potential. This might include working with pupils in:

· The classroom to support the classroom teacher.

· Small groups working on speech and language interventions or social skills.

· Ensuring pupils are ready for the next phase of their education.

As a Midday Supervisor you will supervise pupils during their lunch break. You will work as part of a team to ensure all students are supervised across all areas of the Academy and are kept safe.

What can we offer you?

· The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.

· Opportunities for development and career progression.

· A range of staff benefits including cycle to work and healthcare scheme.

What we need?

· Good numeracy and literacy skills.

· Ability to relate well to children and young people.

· Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.

We are an ambitious and growing Trust which has eleven schools in total: seven secondary schools, three primary schools and a post-16 college, spanning five local authorities. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact leadership team, and experience cross-Trust working with members of the staff from each of our academies and central support teams.

Apply now! For further information about this role, the benefits of working for the Trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; [website]

Start date:September 2022

Closing date: 9am, Monday 4 July 2022

Interviews: W/C 4 July 2022

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 33.75 per week

Salary: £14,388.00-£14,643.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Application deadline: start date: 02/09/2022

Example 5

NICE – Centre for Movement Disorders

JOB Description

I. JOB TITLE: Classroom Assistant - Children’S Services

Responsible TO: Head of School

II. JOB Purpose: To assist the professional staff (Conductors) in the day-to- day provision of Conductive Education at the NICE. To provide help with preparation of materials for classes, and by assisting a small group of children, aged five to eleven years who have cerebral palsy, to participate fully in their

Conductive Education and teaching programmes

III. JOB Activities

- Preparing and tidying of teaching and preparation rooms.

- Preparing resource materials.

- Assisting children with dressing/undressing.

- Toileting children.

- Assisting children with feeding.

- Assisting children with personal care (e.g. washing hands and face).

-

- Supervising students who practice assisting children with their self-care skills

- Displaying children’s work.

- Assisting the professional staff (conductors), and children, during programmes of study as relevant.

- Helping children when arriving and leaving school.

- Accompanying staff/children on school trips.

- Getting Liaison Books and communication books and aids ready.

- Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be required.

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IV. TERMS AND Conditions

Tenure: Permanent, full-time, term-time only

30 hours per week over four days. Days of attendance to be agreed with line manager

Salary: £11 per hour

Holidays: Normally NICE school vacations are aligned to Birmingham LA

V. Person Specification

Attributes

Skills Experience in working with SEN children essential.

Knowledge/Abilities Some knowledge or experience of disability desirable.

Ability to work in hectic environment.

Ability to work under pressure.

PersonAL Patience.

Flexibility

Perseverance.

Good health and fitness.

Qualifications NNEB, BTEC National Diploma (2 years) Caring Services (Nursery

Nursing).

NVQ Level 3 (Child Care and

Education or NVQ Level 3 (Early

Years Care and Education).

BTEC National Diploma in Childhood

Studies (Nursery Nursing).

Desirable but not essential.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • SEN: 1 year (required)
  • Classroom assistant: 1 year (required)


Work Location: One location


Application deadline: start date: 01/05/2023

Example 6

Fixed Term until 31 August 2025, Part Time, Term Time Only

Monday to Friday, 30 hours Teaching Assistant including Lunchtime Cover

Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3-6, £22,737 - £23,893 per annum

Actual Salary £15,469 - £16,255 per annum

Required 3 September 2024

The Governors are looking for a highly motivated and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy. We are looking for someone who is able to motivate and inspire pupils in their learning and behaviour, to support a child on a 1:1 basis in the first instance in Key Stage 1.

Experience of working with children with SEMH needs or as a 1:1 support worker is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Is warm, friendly, and empathetic
  • Has excellent English, maths and communication skills
  • Understands how individual children learn to ensure rapid progress
  • Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
  • Works effectively as part of a skilled team including outside agencies
  • Someone who may want to develop skills necessary to enter into initial teacher training
  • Is a practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

What we can offer you:
  • A professional team of hardworking and supportive staff and senior leadership team
  • Well behaved, caring children
  • Strong and effective links with parents/carers and the local community
  • Excellent links with Cookridge Children Services
  • Support via the BWCAT learning mentor group
  • A well set up bank of resources to support workload
  • Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
  • Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
  • A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

Visits to Holy Name are warmly welcomed; please contact Sheila Flynn , Office Manager on 0113 267 7532 to make an appointment. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website [website]
  • Closing Date: Friday 28th June 2024 at 9am
  • Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate.

In line with KCSiE 2023, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £22,737.00-£23,893.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


Application deadline: start date: 03/09/2024

Example 7

Job Overview

Are you a dedicated and energetic Teaching Assistant eager to make a positive impact in a primary school environment? Teach195 is looking for committed individuals to join our team and support young learners' educational journeys in Bury.

Key Responsibilities
  • Classroom Assistance: Support the class teacher in preparing lessons and conducting classroom activities.
  • 1:1 Support: Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs (SEN) and those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Intervention Programs: Lead focused intervention sessions in numeracy and literacy to help boost student achievement.
  • Student Engagement: Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages active participation.
  • Behavior Management: Implement and uphold effective behavior management strategies to ensure a productive learning environment.
  • Team Collaboration: Work in partnership with teachers, SEN coordinators, and other staff to support overall student development.
  • Administrative Support: Help with administrative duties such as maintaining student records and preparing instructional materials.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with primary school-aged children in an educational or childcare setting.
  • Relevant educational or childcare qualifications (preferably a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to engage and motivate students across a range of abilities and needs.
  • Knowledge of the primary school curriculum and effective teaching methods.
  • Strong commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
  • Proficient behavior management skills and adaptability to different classroom settings.
  • A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay: Attractive rates based on your experience and qualifications.
  • Flexible Working: Choose your preferred working days, locations, and student age groups.
  • Diverse Opportunities: Various roles available, including short-term, long-term, and specialized positions (General, Intervention, SEND, 1:1 support).
  • Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and professional development to enhance your career.
  • Supportive Team: Join a friendly and collaborative team with a dedicated consultant to assist with your career goals.
  • Meaningful Impact: Contribute significantly to the educational and personal growth of young students.
  • Referral Incentives: Benefit from our referral bonus programs.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting primary school students, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Become a part of Teach195 and help shape the future of education in Bury!

Teach195 – Bridging Talented Educators with Local Schools

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £80.00-£95.00 per day

Benefits:
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Education:
  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:
  • Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (preferred)


Work Location: In ID: MM TA BURY
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What does a 15047010479teaching assistant36.41teacher assistant13.77school4.97sen teaching assistant2.39term time only2.021341827164785633.1093.98200.00DAILY14241488792025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Teaching Assistant do?

A Teaching Assistant works with Teachers to conduct multiple classes at school. They also work with students to assist them with their class activities, they help manage class behaviour and supervise students during school events and outings. Many Teaching Assistants work part-time hours and their schedule is often from Monday to Friday. If necessary, they may need to work on weekends or evenings to assist Teachers during special events.

Teaching Assistant skills and qualifications

A successful Teaching Assistant candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed to do the job well, these include:

  • Ability to communicate clearly with Teachers and younger individuals
  • Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for pupils
  • Active listening skills
  • Understanding and sensitivity towards children
  • Excellent knowledge of lessons that pupils are required to learn in class
  • Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
  • Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
  • Willingness to work on different activities conducted inside and outside school premises
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Teaching Assistant experience requirements

An ideal 15047010479teaching assistant36.41teacher assistant13.77school4.97sen teaching assistant2.39term time only2.021341827164785633.1093.98200.00DAILY14241488792025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Teaching Assistant candidate must be able to demonstrate work experience related to the job. This can include previous employment in another school or educational institution. It may also help if a Teaching Assistant has experience working with children in a particular grade level. For instance, a candidate applying to become a Teacher Assistant for Year 2 pupils must have already supervised Year 2 children previously.

Teaching Assistant education and training requirements

An ideal Teaching Assistant candidate should have the education and training requirements needed for the position, these may include further or higher education certifications from college including a T level in Education, a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or a Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. In addition, a candidate must have at least two General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSEs) at grades 9 to 3 for a Level 2 course or a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 for a Level 3 course or a T level. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field is also a plus.

Teaching Assistant salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Teaching Assistant is £70.03 per day . However, a Teaching Assistant candidate’s starting salary may vary depending on the level of experience, location of the job and the company.

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