Primary Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Scheme

WhatsApp bookings

Flexible daily rates

Job summary

Term Time Teachers offers flexible Teaching Assistant opportunities in local primary schools. Join our supply team to choose when you work and gain varied classroom experience across different year groups.

You’ll support teachers, assist pupils one-to-one or in small groups, and prepare resources for each day. DBS checks are required, with safeguarding support and quick WhatsApp bookings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with children (preferred but not essential).
• A positive, flexible and reliable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• A professional attitude with excellent timekeeping.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE, NCFE, NVQ or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Working one-to-one or with small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Preparing classrooms and learning resources ready for each school day.
• Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting children with additional needs, including SEN and EAL.
• Supervising pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes when required.
• Adapting confidently to different schools, classrooms, and age groups.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Reliable

Excellent timekeeping

Education

A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE, NCFE, NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Flexible Teaching Assistant Opportunities! Make Every Day Count!

About the Role

Love working with children but want the flexibility to choose when you work? Join our friendly supply team and enjoy rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunities in welcoming local primary schools. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, looking to gain more classroom experience, or returning to education, this role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference to children's learning every day. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work across a range of schools and year groups while building valuable experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Working one-to-one or with small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Preparing classrooms and learning resources ready for each school day.
• Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting children with additional needs, including SEN and EAL.
• Supervising pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes when required.
• Adapting confidently to different schools, classrooms, and age groups.
• Following school policies and promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils.

About You

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with children (preferred but not essential).
• A positive, flexible, and reliable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• A professional attitude with excellent timekeeping.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE, NCFE, NVQ or equivalent) is desirable.

What We Offer

We believe great Teaching Assistants deserve great support, which is why we offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Complete flexibility to choose when and where you work.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of local schools.
• Friendly, supportive consultants who are committed to finding the right placements for you.
• A quick and straightforward booking process, with easy WhatsApp access to our office team for bookings and support.
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.

Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).