Teaching Assistant Required - Peacehaven

Primary Teaching Assistant – Peacehaven

Location: Peacehaven
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available

Pay: £89.38 – £95 per day (dependent on experience)

Can you explain the same concept in three different ways, keep a straight face during spontaneous show-and-tell moments, and celebrate the magic of a child finally having a lightbulb moment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming, well-regarded primary school in Peacehaven that’s searching for an enthusiastic and caring Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a brilliant chance to make a real impact in the classroom — no cape required, but heroic levels of patience are highly recommended.

The Role:

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll be:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (depending on where your strengths lie)

• Working 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence and support learning

• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment

• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

• Being a calm, reassuring presence — even when the glitter inevitably escapes

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children (school-based experience is a bonus, but not essential)

• Brings enthusiasm, patience and a good sense of humour

• Understands that learning is never one-size-fits-all

• Is reliable, adaptable and genuinely enjoys helping children thrive

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

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through us

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to grow your confidence and skills

• A dedicated consultant who actually gets to know you

• Opportunities in supportive, well-regarded schools

• A foot in the door for long-term or permanent roles

If you’re ready to swap your office chair (or sofa) for a classroom full of curious minds and lightbulb moments, this could be the role for you. Apply today and let’s get you started on your next adventure in education!

Apply now through Teaching Personnel — where great educators meet great schools.

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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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