Part Time Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SHPTTA_1770995760
Closing date March 16, 2026
Location Preston, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Part-Time Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location: Preston Contract: Part-time Start Date: Feburary 26th

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a warm and inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
  • Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to reinforce learning
  • Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom resources
  • Provide pastoral care and help promote positive behaviour
  • Support children with additional needs, where required
  • Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
  • Assist during break and lunchtimes as needed

    • About You

    We would love to hear from you if you are:

  • Patient, kind, and proactive
  • Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Organised and able to use your initiative
  • A strong communicator with good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Passionate about helping children thrive and succeed

    • Experience working with children-whether in a school, nursery, youth work, or volunteering-is highly desirable, but not essential. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

    Benefits

  • Supportive and welcoming school community
  • Opportunities for continued professional development
  • Set working hours that fit around other commitments
  • Making a meaningful impact on children's learning and confidence

    • How to Apply

    Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

    please send your CV to sharrison@veritas-education.com

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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