Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 17,527; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a part-time role in Bexleyheath to provide support to students, including those with additional needs. This temporary position runs from November until Christmas, with potential for extension. Candidates with strong communication skills and a caring attitude will excel in this role. Experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a school setting (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of or interest in behaviour management strategies.
• A positive, patient, and caring attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to work across different age groups and classroom settings.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training or willingness to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons.
• Assisting with classroom management and pupil behaviour.
• Working with pupils who need additional support, including those with SEN.
• Helping prepare learning materials and classroom resources.
• Encouraging and motivating students to achieve their potential.

Skills

Experience working with children or in a school setting

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Positive, patient, and caring attitude

Adaptability to work across different age groups

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Overview

Part time Teaching Assistant
Location: Bexleyheath
Start date: 6th November until Christmas (maternity cover) with possibility of extending to July 2026
Contract: Part time (Thursdays and Fridays), Temporary
Salary: £90-£95 day rate

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the classroom? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a school in Bexleyheath on a maternity cover contract until Christmas, with the possibility of an extension through to July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons
• Assisting with classroom management and pupil behaviour
• Working with pupils who need additional support, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Helping prepare learning materials and classroom resources
• Encouraging and motivating students to achieve their potential

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications and Attributes)

• Experience working with children or in a school setting (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of or interest in behaviour management strategies
• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable but not essential)
• A positive, patient, and caring attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to work across different age groups and classroom settings
• Up-to-date safeguarding training or willingness to complete it

Please contact Rita at Academics Rochester, successful and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours