Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Braintree; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

Training & Development Team access

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Braintree, starting September. This full-time role offers ongoing professional development and mentoring in a nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will support pupils across the primary age range, with a focus on effective behaviour management. Pay is £90-100 per day, depending on experience, with standard school hours 08:30–15:45.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)
• TA training or qualifications desirable
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the primary age range
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines

Skills

Behaviour management

Supporting learners

Education

TA training or qualifications

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Braintree - September Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Braintree, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young learners and looking to develop their career within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.

The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills and a genuine desire to inspire and support pupils across the primary age range.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Braintree
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Classroom support
• Start date - September
• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Rate of pay - 90- 100 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)
• Relevant TA training or qualifications desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER INFORMATION

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn 150 when you refer a suitable candidate