Primary Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• This is a September 2026 start position.
• We are seeking committed Primary Teaching Assistants to support classroom teaching and contribute to a structured and supportive learning environment.

Role Overview
Primary Teaching Assistants support the class teacher in delivering effective learning by:

• Reinforcing learning objectives within structured lesson plans
• Supporting classroom behaviour and organisation
• Preparing learning materials and resources.
• Supporting pupils during classwork, activities and reinforcement tasks
• Assisting with lesson delivery as directed by the class teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pupils during classwork, guided activities and intervention sessions.
• Support the preparation of pupil progress information and parent feedback for consultation meetings and other school reporting processes.
• Support lesson delivery in line with the school's curriculum and teaching standards.
• Work closely with class teachers to reinforce learning and support pupils' academic progress across the curriculum.
• Contribute to a structured, engaging and well-organised classroom environment.
• Engage actively in training, mentoring and professional development designed to support progression into a future classroom teaching role.
• Prepare teaching resources, learning materials and classroom displays.
• Mark pupils' work in accordance with the school's marking and feedback policy, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support classroom organisation, routines and behaviour management to maintain a purposeful learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates will have:

• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in an educational setting.
• Ability to support lesson delivery under the guidance of a senior colleague
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• A B.Ed, B.A, B.Sc or HND in Primary Education or a related field.
• Applicants must reside in Ibadan and be able to commute conveniently to Jericho.
• A minimum of two-year post-NYSC classroom teaching experience with primary-aged pupils is required; candidates with additional teaching experience will be at an advantage.
• Good understanding of classroom routines, behaviour expectations and pupil engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of English, Mathematics and Science at primary level.
• Clear, legible handwriting and ability to support cursive writing instruction.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a current CV and a one-page handwritten statement outlining suitability for the role to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applicants must reside in Ibadan and be able to commute conveniently to Jericho.
• This role is suited to individuals who are committed to supporting structured teaching and learning within a professional school environment where pupils are guided to achieve their full potential.