Primary Teaching Assistant - Flexible & Long-Term Roles

Smile Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Flexible opportunities

Variety of schools

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support friendly primary schools across Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. Flexible supply work, part-time, full-time, and long-term opportunities are available.

From £95 per day PAYE, with compensation reflecting commitment and experience. Ideal candidates have UK-recognised Level 2 TA qualification or above and a solid understanding of the primary curriculum.

Qualifications

• Ideally, a UK-recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary school.
• Understanding of the primary curriculum and classroom routines.
• Confidence supporting children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Experience working with children of different abilities and learning needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside teachers.
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's education.

Responsibilities

• General classroom support – working alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 – supporting learning across different primary year groups.
• Small-group interventions – helping children develop literacy, numeracy and confidence.
• 1:1 pupil support – providing additional help to children who need it.
• Flexible day-to-day supply – work around your existing commitments.
• Long-term opportunities – build relationships with pupils and school teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptable

Proactive attitude

Passion for education

Education

UK-recognised Level 2 TA qualification or above

Job description

Smile Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support friendly primary schools across Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. Flexible supply work, part-time, full-time, and long-term opportunities are available.

From £95 per day PAYE, with compensation reflecting commitment and experience. Ideal candidates have UK-recognised Level 2 TA qualification or above and a solid understanding of the primary curriculum.