Primary Teaching Assistant at Broadoaks British School

• This role is ideal for someone passionate about education, child development and creating a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning Support

• Support pupils across the curriculum, particularly in literacy and numeracy
• Assist in planning and preparing learning materials and classroom resources
• Adapt materials and activities to meet diverse learning needs (including SEND and EAL)

Classroom & Behaviour Support

• Promote positive behaviour and support classroom management
• Ensure a safe, clean and well-organised learning environment
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks and school activities
• Support pupils’ engagement, motivation and participation

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Assist with documenting pupil progress and classroom assessments
• Support marking, recordkeeping and attendance tracking
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil performance and development
• Communicate observations that support pupil learning and wellbeing

Pastoral & Safeguarding

• Promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils
• Support attendance and positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Build positive relationships with pupils and support their emotional development
• Attend meetings, assemblies and parent engagement sessions when required

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers and school leadership
• Participate in staff meetings, training and CPD sessions
• Uphold school policies, values and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to classroom preparation, displays and learning environment setup
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and a positive attitude at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
• Professional teaching qualification (PGDE, TRCN, CACHE, NVQ or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of primary classroom support and child development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education