Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational agency in Hastings is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in various school settings. This role suits individuals with experience in education or childcare, who are passionate about enhancing children's learning and development. Key responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, managing pupil behavior, and providing feedback to teaching staff. The position offers flexibility with opportunities for supply, long-term, and permanent roles, along with competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing support from a consultant

Access to training and CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, or working with young people is highly valued.
• Candidates should have a patient, caring disposition with strong teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS check is required, or a willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
• Aid individuals or small groups to enhance learning.
• Assist with lesson delivery and learning activities.
• Help create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Flexible attitude

Patient and caring approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant Role

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of schools across Hastings and the wider East Sussex area and is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils on a flexible or long-term basis.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and development, including those with previous experience in education, childcare, or other roles working with young people. It is also suitable for graduates, career changers, or anyone looking to build experience within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher
• Working with individuals or small groups to support learning and progress
• Assisting with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN, where required
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting behaviour management in line with school policies
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in any setting (education, childcare, care, or similar)
• A patient, caring, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible, reliable, and proactive attitude
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible opportunities including day-to-day supply, long-term, and permanent roles
• Experience across a range of primary and secondary schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands the local area
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• Support throughout the recruitment and placement process

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom and support pupils to achieve their full potential. If you are enthusiastic about working in education and looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Hastings, we would love to hear from you.

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