Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE - no hiddended

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

A dedicated consultant to guide and 支持

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Primary Teaching Assistants for Maidstone and surrounding areas. Roles include full-time and part-time placements starting September 2026, with flexible short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm contracts.

Pay ranges from £90 to £115 per day based on experience, with weekly PAYE. You will support primary schools by assisting teachers, working with individuals or groups, and helping children including those with SEND.

Qualifications

• Individuals with experience working with children (schools, childcare, tutoring, youth work, etc.)
• Graduates exploring a future in education or teacher training
• People who are adaptable, patient, and genuinely motivated to help children succeed
• Those with experience supporting SEND (professionally or personally)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with individual pupils or small groups
• Provide tailored support for children with additional needs (SEND)
• Help create an engaging and inclusive classroom atmosphere
• Assist teachers with daily activities and lesson delivery

Skills

Experience working with children

Adaptable and patient

SEND experience

Education

Graduates exploring education/teacher training

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistants Wanted! Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Location: Maidstone & nearby areas

Start: September 2026

Contract: Flexible - short-term, long-term & temp-to-perm

Pay: £90-£115 per day (based on experience)

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Do you enjoy working with children and want to play a meaningful role in their development? We're currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools across Maidstone.

These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to step into the classroom, build hands-on experience, and contribute to a positive learning environment—whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your skill set.

What You'll Be Doing

While many placements will involve supporting the whole class, you may also:

• Work closely with individual pupils or small groups
• Provide tailored support for children with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, or speech and language challenges
• Help create an engaging and inclusive classroom atmosphere
• Assist teachers with daily activities and lesson delivery

Who This Role Suits

• Individuals with experience working with children (schools, childcare, tutoring, youth work, etc.)
• Graduates exploring a future in education or teacher training
• People who are adaptable, patient, and genuinely motivated to help children succeed
• Those with experience supporting SEND (professionally or personally)

Why Join Us?

• Weekly pay through PAYE - no hidden deductions
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to guide and support you
• Exposure to a variety of local schools and settings
• Flexible working options to suit your schedule

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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