Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

24/7 onboarding support

Referral scheme - up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Maidstone primary school. You will support pupils with their learning, encourage engagement and help create a positive classroom environment.

The role is part-time and on-site, working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, temporary until Oct 31 2026. The successful candidate will have experience with primary-aged children and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting pupils within an educational setting.
• Commitment to supporting children's education and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable approach.
• Positive and energetic attitude in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their education and learning in the classroom.
• Assist teaching staff to promote engagement and a positive learning environment.
• Help with classroom activities and behaviour management as required.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Experience in educational setting

Commitment to education

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Energetic attitude

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £26,000 to £26,000 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: ME15

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Maidstone

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £26,000 FTE

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils throughout their education?

Are you committed to helping children develop their confidence, skills and potential in the classroom?

Do you have a positive and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Primary School based in Maidstone that is focused on delivering the best possible education for its pupils. The school believes that the potential of every student is limitless and provides an encouraging environment where children are supported to learn, develop and succeed.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The successful Teaching Assistant will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils with their education, encourage engagement in the classroom and help create a positive and productive learning environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with primary-aged children
• Experience supporting pupils within an educational setting
• A commitment to supporting children's education and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An enthusiastic and adaptable approach
• A positive and energetic attitude in the classroom

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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