Teaching Assistant 

Pay Rate: £95-£110 per day depending on experience 

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role? Are you passionate about supporting children in their education and helping them thrive both academically and personally? 

Chalk Education are recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Oxford. This is a long-term, full-time position starting immediately and offers an excellent opportunity to support pupils within a positive and engaging learning environment. 

Job Description 

This role will involve: 

• Supporting pupils across the primary age range within the classroom. 

• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning and development. 

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities. 

• Supporting pupils with varying abilities to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals. 

• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement throughout the school day. 

• Supporting children's social, emotional, and academic development. 

• Helping to prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom environment. 

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals to support pupil progress. 

Alongside the staff, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. 

To be considered for this role you will need: 

• Previous experience working within a school, childcare, youth work, or similar educational setting. 

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. 

• A patient, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting learning. 

• Good behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. 

• A genuine passion for helping children succeed. 

Additional requirements: 

• References confirming suitability for role. 

• Commitment to safeguarding. 

• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service. 

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 

Benefits 

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants. 

• Continual professional development through online training. 

• Competitive pay rates related to your experience. 

• Opportunities within a range of schools and educational settings. 

• Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties. 

For more information, please contact Sam Alozie on 07377 969649. 

Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.