Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s education and development?
Do you enjoy helping students achieve their best and want to make a real difference in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team, supporting secondary schools across Hastings. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking rewarding, hands-on experience in education — ideal for those considering a future career in teaching or child development.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

• Support students in lessons, both 1:1 and in small groups

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons

• Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment

• Provide encouragement and guidance to students of all abilities

• Contribute to the overall progress and wellbeing of pupils

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (formal or informal)

• Is patient, caring, and motivated to help others succeed

• Has good communication and teamwork skills

• Can adapt quickly to different classrooms and needs

• Holds (or is willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS on the update service

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE

• Flexible working — choose days that suit your schedule

• Access to long-term and permanent positions

• Free and ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support and guidance

Join Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, and become part of a community that’s passionate about helping every child succeed.

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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