Primary Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant 

 

Hourly Rate: £14.24 per hour

 

Benefits of working with Service Care Education: 

? Competitive and transparent rates of pay 

? Access to a wide network of supportive and well-regarded schools 

? Flexible work to suit your schedule, whether that’s day-to-day supply or longer-term roles 

? Free CPD training, including safeguarding, behaviour management & more 

? Options for PAYE or Umbrella 

? A quick and straightforward registration process 

? Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your goals 

? Proactive marketing of your profile directly to schools 

 

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., degree, certification, or equivalent experience)  
  
  

• Proven experience in a similar role or industry  
  
  

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)  
  
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
  
  

• Good organisational and time-management skills  
  
  

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability  
  
  

• Proficiency in relevant tools, systems, or software  
  
  

• Attention to detail and accuracy  
  
  

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure  
  
  

Desirable Criteria 

• Additional certifications or specialist training  
  
  

• Experience  
  
  

for teaching assistant  

Here’s a clear person specification for a Teaching Assistant role in bullet points: 

Essential Criteria 

• Experience working with children (in a school or similar setting)  
  
  

• Good communication and interpersonal skills  
  
  

• Ability to work well as part of a team  
  
  

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills  
  
  

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude  
  
  

• Ability to support pupils with different learning needs  
  
  

• Good organisational and time-management skills  
  
  

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles  
  
  

• Ability to follow instructions from the class teacher  
  
  

Desirable Criteria 

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in education  
  
  

• Knowledge of the national curriculum  
  
  

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)  
  
  

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification)  
  
  

• First aid training  
  
  

• Experience managing small groups of pupils  
  
  

Personal Qualities 

• Reliable and punctual  
  
  

• Flexible and adaptable  
  
  

• Enthusiastic and motivated  
  
  

• Calm under pressure  
  
  

• Professional and respectful 
  
  

 

 

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. 

 

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. 

 

Service Care Solutions is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.