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Primary teaching assistant

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Job Description:

Randstad Education is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to support diverse school communities across Crawley. This position provides the freedom to choose between full-time or part-time hours during the academic year.

Job Responsibility:

  • Partnering with teachers to deliver lessons and coordinate classroom activities
  • Providing bespoke academic assistance to individual pupils or small groups
  • Applying proactive behavioural management to ensure the classroom remains orderly and productive
  • Supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to help them engage fully with the curriculum
  • Promoting an inclusive, friendly, and nurturing atmosphere for all pupils
  • Participating in staff meetings, school events, and collaborative planning

Requirements:

  • Prior experience working within a primary school or childcare setting
  • A deep-seated commitment to safeguarding and student well-being
  • Relevant educational or childcare qualifications are advantageous, though not essential

Nice to have:

  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience
  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
What we offer:
  • Fair Remuneration: A pay scale that recognises and rewards your professional background and skills
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time tracks available
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for expert training and long-term career progression
  • Collaborative Environment: The chance to join supportive and dedicated school teams
  • Regional Variety: Access to a wide network of primary schools throughout the Crawley area
  • training and education

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
April 19, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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