Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Long-term placements

Daily pay £95–£109.25

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Burton-on-Trent. The role offers flexible options including full-time, part-time and day-to-day placements to suit your lifestyle.

You will support lessons, assist with individual and small-group interventions, and adapt resources to meet diverse needs, including pupils with SEND. DBS and references required; DBS enhancement may be needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to provide references covering your most recent 24 months.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced Child DBS if not already held.

Responsibilities

• 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

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patience and proactiveness

Behaviour support

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

• 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.