Teaching Assistant

Academics; Orpington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Regular work

Ad-hoc opportunities

Supportive schools

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in Orpington on a flexible supply basis. You will work across different classrooms, assist with activities and pupil progress, and help create a positive learning environment.

The role offers flexible days, regular and ad-hoc work, weekly pays, and the chance to gain diverse classroom experience while fitting around your availability.

Qualifications

• Experienced Teaching Assistant with classroom experience.
• Confident, reliable and adaptable.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Passionate about pupil progress.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Comfortable working across different primary settings.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across primary settings.
• Deliver engaging activities and interventions.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Work with class teachers to ensure continuity of learning.
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Adapt quickly to different schools and year groups.

Skills

Teaching

Adaptability

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Orpington

Location: Orpington, Kent

Contract: Full/Part Time

Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a flexible TA role that fits around your availability? We are working with a number of primary schools in the area that are always on the look out for TA's to support them on a supply basis.

Whether you're looking for regular work, occasional days, or the flexibility to choose when you work, supply offers the perfect opportunity to gain experience across different school settings while maintaining a better work-life balance.

The Role:

• Support teaching and learning across a range of primary school settings
• Deliver engaging activities and interventions to support pupil progress
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
• Work alongside class teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of learning
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment
• Adapt quickly to different schools, year groups and classroom environments

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced Teaching Assistant
• Confident, reliable and adaptable
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Passionate about supporting pupil progress
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Comfortable working across different primary school settings
• Available for flexible supply work

Why Join Academics?

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Choose when and where you work
• Competitive daily pay (weekly)
• Opportunities for regular and ad-hoc work
• Supportive local schools
• Dedicated consultant
• Potential for longer-term opportunities

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