Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Anslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working options

Long-term placements

Experience across primary range

Experience in multiple local schools

Support pupils academically and pastor

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the primary range. Flexible working options and a mix of long-term and day-to-day placements are available.

You will assist teachers, run 1:1 and group interventions, and adapt activities to meet diverse needs while promoting safeguarding and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in a school or education setting.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children.
• TA qualification desired but not essential with relevant experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is a bonus.
• Confidence delivering in whole-class, small-group and 1:1 settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, patient and proactive approach to learning and behaviour.
• Ability to provide references covering the most recent 24 months.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced Child DBS if not held.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group interventions.
• Adapt activities and resources for varying needs.
• Offer 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Encourage positive engagement and behaviour.
• Promote pupils’ confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support established classroom routines and behaviour policies.
• Provide feedback to teachers about pupil progress.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Proactivity

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children s education? If so, this flexible Teaching Assistant opportunity in Burton-on-Trent could be exactly what you re looking for.

This is your chance to build valuable experience, work with inspiring young learners, and support their academic and personal development in a variety of primary school settings. Whether you prefer a long-term role or the flexibility of day-to-day assignments, this position offers you choices to fit your lifestyle.

What s in it for you?

• Competitive daily pay of £95 £109.25
• Full-time, part-time and flexible working options
• Long-term placements and day-to-day work available
• Opportunities to work across the primary age range
• Experience different local primary schools
• Support pupils both academically and personally

The Role

You will play a vital part in supporting class teachers, helping create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment for pupils of all abilities. Your duties may include:

• Supporting lessons and classroom activities
• Providing individual and small-group interventions
• Adapting activities and learning resources to meet varying needs
• Offering 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
• Encouraging positive engagement and behaviour
• Promoting pupils confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting established classroom routines and behaviour policies
• Providing feedback to teachers about pupil progress
• Upholding school safeguarding procedures at all times

Skills and Experience

• At least 6 months experience in a school or education setting
• Experience supporting primary-aged children
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, but not essential with relevant experience
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is a bonus
• Confidence delivering support in whole-class, small-group and 1:1 settings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive, patient and proactive approach to learning and behaviour
• Ability to provide references covering your most recent 24 months
• Willingness to complete an enhanced Child DBS if not already held

Location and Package

• Based in Burton-on-Trent and surrounding areas
• Daily rate: £95.00 - £109.25
• Flexible start from October 2026
• Contract, temporary and flexible opportunities available

If you are ready to take the next step as a Teaching Assistant and contribute to the progress and well-being of primary children, this is a fantastic opportunity to do so.