Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Company: Teaching Personnel
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning in a primary school setting?
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our team and work in a range of primary schools across Basingstoke. Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work, part-time hours, or a long-term placement, we have roles to suit your availability and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Work one-to-one with pupils or with small groups, including those with additional needs

• Assist with behaviour management and help maintain a positive classroom environment

• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development

• Help prepare classroom materials and resources

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children (paid or voluntary) in schools, care, or community settings

• A proactive, patient, and nurturing attitude

• Confidence to support children with different learning styles and abilities

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What We Offer:

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly through PAYE

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle

• Opportunities for long-term, short-term or day-to-day work

• A dedicated consultant who understands your needs

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for training and professional growth

• Pathways into teacher training or permanent school roles

This is a great opportunity for experienced TAs, recent graduates, or anyone looking to start a rewarding career in education. Join our supportive network and help make a real impact in the classroom.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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