Primary Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) SGB

Job Description

Purpose of the Role: The Primary Teaching Assistant plays a key role in supporting the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils. The role involves working closely with children to promote their academic, social, and emotional development within a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. The Teaching Assistant helps ensure that every child is supported to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in the planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning and provide targeted support.
• Assist in creating a positive, stimulating, and well‑organised classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Help assess and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher as appropriate.