Teaching Assistant

Academics; Evesham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay

Access to CPD courses

Local school introductions

Job summary

Academics in Evesham and Pershore area seeks flexible Teaching Assistant roles. Positions offer hands-on classroom experience in local schools, with opportunities to choose hours and locations that fit your availability.

Open to graduates, career changers and experienced TAs, the roles provide support to staff, ongoing CPD opportunities, and potential for permanent placement with the school.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in helping children engage, learn and achieve their full potential.
• Adaptable, approachable and reliable.
• Previous UK experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
• Completion of safeguarding checks including ID, DBS and referencing.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils.
• Implement agreed work programs with individuals and groups of children.
• Promote a positive, can-do classroom, encouraging independence, confidence, self-belief and kindness.

Skills

Adaptable

Dependable

UK classroom experience

Education

DBS clearance

Safeguarding checks completed

Job description

Fantastic Opportunity for Flexibility & Experience

At Academics, we understand that every Teaching Assistant has a unique story, and we're here to make your education career work for you. No rigid schedules or overwhelming commitments - just the freedom to showcase your personality and skills in local schools when it suits you.

Perfect for experienced TAs, graduates and career changers (tutoring, coaching, childcare, youth work background desirable), our Teaching Assistant roles offer hands‑on classroom experience in vibrant and nurturing schools. We're here to support you in finding opportunities that fit your preferences, availability and ambitions.

Location

First, Primary, Middle Schools in/ around Evesham and Pershore

Start

ASAP, after October Half Term, January 2027

Daily Rate

£95-110

Teaching Assistant options to suit you, choose

• EYFS, KS1, KS2 and/ or KS3
• Full or part time hours
• Long term roles
• Flexible work that compliments your availability
• Potential to become permanent directly with the school

Teaching Assistant - Your Role in The Classroom

• Support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils
• Implement agreed work programs with individuals and groups of children
• Promote a positive 'can do' classroom, encouraging independence, confidence, self belief and kindness

Role Requirements

• A genuine interest in helping children engage, learn and achieve their full potential
• Adaptable, approachable and reliable
• A sense of humour - laughter makes any situation better!
• Previous UK experience of working (paid or voluntary) with children. We're happy to discuss your individual aspirations
• Completion of our free registration and safeguarding process, including ID, DBS and referencing checks

In addition to a caring, honest and personalised service, Academics will offer you

• Work that aligns with your preferred key stages, hours and location
• Introductions to a network of schools in and around Evesham/Pershore
• Variety - explore different year groups and schools
• Generous pay
• Access to 150+ free online CPD courses
• A dedicated consultant to offer ongoing career advice and guidance
• Free joining process - we simply connect you with local schools

Academics are a busy education recruitment agency specialising in supporting an unrivalled amount of Worcestershire first, primary, middle and secondary mainstream, independent and SEN schools.

Our strong roots in Evesham/Pershore have been flourishing for 19+ years, so you can feel confident that you will be valued and matched with Teaching Assistant work that is tailored to your unique requirements

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy