Experienced Teaching Assistants needed

Primary Teaching Assistants – January Start

Ad Hoc, Part-Time & Full-Time Roles

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants for a January start.

We are offering a mix of roles, including ad hoc supply, part-time, and full-time placements, across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. These opportunities are ideal for Teaching Assistants seeking flexibility, variety, or longer-term stability.

A full UK driving licence is desirable due to school locations, but not essential.

The Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant working through Teaching Personnel, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning

• Assist with classroom organisation and resource preparation

• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs where required

• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies

• Help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment

A Typical Day May Include

• Supporting pupils during whole-class teaching

• Delivering small group or 1:1 interventions

• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and foundation subject activities

• Supporting behaviour management and emotional wellbeing

• Helping with classroom setup and tidy-up

• Providing feedback to the class teacher on pupil progress

• Supporting pupils during breaktimes or transitions where required

Who We’re Looking For

• Essential: recent and relevant UK-based experience in a primary school setting

• Experience supporting EYFS, KS1 or KS2 pupils

• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle

• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE

• Choice of roles – day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities

• Dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your placements

• Access to free CPD and training courses to support your professional development

• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of schools and settings

• Pension contributions (subject to eligibility)

• Friendly, supportive team with expert local knowledge

Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant with essential UK-based school experience and are looking for flexible or long-term work from January, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel for more information about available roles in your area.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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