Primary Teaching Assistant - Flexible Shifts, Local Support

Randstad Education; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in West Sussex/Surrey is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support class teachers, guide small groups, and provide 1:1 care across KS1 and KS2. The role offers flexible full-time/part-time working with weekly pay.

You will help pupils build confidence, adapt learning materials, and assist with classroom management in busy school settings. DBS required or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting primary school children in educational/childcare settings.
• Good understanding of the KS1 and KS2 curricula.
• Patient, approachable and proactive communication style.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and teaching teams.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group interventions to boost literacy and numeracy.
• Provide targeted 1:1 learning support during lessons.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom management and resource preparation.
• Adapt tasks and visual aids to different learning paces.
• Promote pupil autonomy and independent thinking.
• Support positive conduct and peer collaboration.

Skills

Proven experience

KS1 & KS2 understanding

Communication

Relationship building

DBS Update Service

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Randstad Education in West Sussex/Surrey is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support class teachers, guide small groups, and provide 1:1 care across KS1 and KS2. The role offers flexible full-time/part-time working with weekly pay.

You will help pupils build confidence, adapt learning materials, and assist with classroom management in busy school settings. DBS required or willingness to obtain.