Teaching Assistant
2 days ago
Shrewsbury
Primary Teaching Assistant Pay: £14.24 – £16 per hour | Start: ASAP | Contract: Flexible (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: • Work 1-to-1 or with small groups during phonics, maths and topic lessons, • This ensures that every child makes progress—not just the confident ones who always raise their hands., • Prep resources, sharpen pencils, organise the glue sticks, • When the basics are taken care of, teachers can focus fully on teaching., • Notice wobbling attention, apply a calm reset, • A quick, calm intervention now can prevent a longer period of lost learning later., • Jot progress notes and pass them to the teacher/SENDCo, • Accurate evidence helps shape the next lesson—no guesswork needed., • Supervise lunch and play, • Because social skills are built on the playground just as much as in the classroom. What you’ll need • Some hands-on experience with children (school, nursery, sports club—show us you’ve ...