Reference:
Shrop37
Job Details:
Primary Teaching Assistant
Pay: £13.68 – £14.50 per hour | Start: ASAP | Contract: Zero-hours (you set the diary)
Why this job matters
Children learn fastest when the right adult is within arm’s reach—someone who can spot confusion, re-explain in plain English, and cheer the small wins. That “right adult” might be you.
What you’ll actually do:
| Task | Why it’s important |
| Work 1-to-1 or with small groups during phonics, maths and topic lessons | Keeps every child moving, not just the confident hands-uppers |
| Prep resources, sharpen pencils, organise the glue sticks | Teachers teach better when the basics are ready to roll |
| Notice wobbling attention, apply a calm reset | A two-minute intervention now avoids ten minutes of lost learning later |
| Jot progress notes and pass them to the teacher/SENDCo | Evidence drives the next lesson, not guess-work |
| Supervise lunch and play | Social skills grow on the playground as much as they do in class |
What you’ll need
- Some hands-on experience with children (school, nursery, sports club—show us you’ve been in the arena).
- Patience and clear communication; five-year-olds ask “why?” a lot.
- Level 2/3 TA qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Reliable safeguarding knowledge—you’ll follow it instinctively, not just because it’s policy.
What you’ll get
- Choice: decide which days you work; term-time only, so holidays stay yours.
- Variety: different year groups and school cultures—great if you’re building experience or avoiding routine.
- Support: an Account Manager who fixes paperwork and answers questions fast.
- Growth: free CPD (behaviour, phonics, SEND) so you’re always adding strings to the bow.
- Weekly pay: no umbrella deductions; what you earn is what lands in your account.
Sound like a good fit?
Email your CV and two lines on what makes you a calm presence when a lesson goes sideways. We’ll schedule a short call, run the compliance checks, and get you into classrooms where you can make a difference from day one.