Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

Training & Development Team

Refer a Friend £150

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Felixstowe, starting ASAP. This position offers long-term classroom support for pupils across the primary age range, with mentoring and professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will have experience in UK primary settings, good behaviour management, and a commitment to safeguarding.

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).

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with day-to-day teaching activities.
• Support pupils across the primary age range.
• Assist with behaviour management and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Education

TA training or qualifications desirable

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Felixstowe - ASAP Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Felixstowe, starting ASAP. 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: Felixstowe
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Classroom support
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time: Full-time
• Rate of pay: £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours: 08:15am - 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

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
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your assignment and career journey with Prospero Teaching.