Enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant – Brentwood

Academics; Hutton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Consultant support

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Brentwood primary school, starting September 2026. This is a full-time 1-year contract with potential to extend or convert to a permanent position.

You will support pupils in lessons, work with individuals or small groups, and help pupils build confidence and positive learning habits in a collaborative school environment, under the guidance of teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits
• Providing additional encouragement to pupils who need extra support
• Assisting teachers with resources, interventions and classroom preparation
• Helping maintain a calm, positive and productive classroom
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and encouraging their progress
• Supporting the wider classroom team wherever needed

Job description

Academics is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Brentwood primary school, starting September 2026. This is a full-time 1-year contract with potential to extend or convert to a permanent position.

You will support pupils in lessons, work with individuals or small groups, and help pupils build confidence and positive learning habits in a collaborative school environment, under the guidance of teaching staff.