Primary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Regular work

Long-term booking

Dedicated consultant

CPD access

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for regular supply work across multiple welcoming primary schools in Newark, NG24. The role offers on-site, part-time hours with potential for a long-term booking.

You will support different classes, assist with lesson prep, and help pupils with individual and small-group activities. Applicants should have UK primary school experience, a relevant TA qualification or suitable experience, and an Enhanced DBS with Update Service.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in UK primary schools.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or suitable experience.
• Understanding of the UK primary curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting every pupil.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Adapt support to meet different learning needs, including SEND.
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement.
• Follow school behaviour policies and promote positive conduct.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom.

Skills

Experience in primary schools

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Do you take the initiative to support pupils and keep learning on track?

Can you adapt quickly and build positive relationships in a new classroom?

Are you reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making every school day count?

TeacherActive is looking for a dedicated

Teaching Assistant for regular supply work across a number of

welcoming, supportive primary schools in Newark, NG24, offering great facilities and collaborative staff teams.

You will have opportunities to support different classes and year groups, with the

potential for supply work to develop into a long-term booking.

The role includes:

Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.

Working with pupils individually and in small groups.

Adapting support to meet different learning needs, including SEND.

Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement.

Following school behaviour policies and promoting positive conduct.

Helping maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children in UK primary schools.

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or suitable experience.

An understanding of the UK primary curriculum.

An Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.

Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach.

A commitment to safeguarding and supporting every pupil.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.

Regular work across welcoming and supportive local primary schools.

The potential to secure a long-term booking.

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.

Access to CPD and professional development.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Primary Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £95 to £110 a day Hours: Part-time Location: NG24 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 19 Oct 2026 Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

Do you take the initiative to support pupils and keep learning on track?

Can you adapt quickly and build positive relationships in a new classroom?

Are you reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making every school day count?

TeacherActive is looking for a dedicated

Teaching Assistant for regular supply work across a number of

welcoming, supportive primary schools in Newark, NG24, offering great facilities and collaborative staff teams.

You will have opportunities to support different classes and year groups, with the

potential for supply work to develop into a long-term booking.

The role includes:

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Working with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Adapting support to meet different learning needs, including SEND.
• Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement.
• Following school behaviour policies and promoting positive conduct.
• Helping maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children in UK primary schools.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or suitable experience.
• An understanding of the UK primary curriculum.
• An Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting every pupil.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.
• Regular work across welcoming and supportive local primary schools.
• The potential to secure a long‑term booking.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.
• Access to CPD and professional development.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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