Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Rustington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Consultant support throughout your‑you

Professional development and training

Local education opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd. is recruiting two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for a welcoming primary school in Rustington, West Sussex. You will support pupils across year groups, both individually and in small groups, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The role offers opportunities forprofessional growth, with support towards HLTA status for those interested, and a commitment to safeguarding and positive pupil development.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, ideally in a primary school.
• Caring, enthusiastic and passionate about children's learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, reliable and flexible in approach.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, patience and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individual pupils and small groups across different year groups.
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning activities.
• Encourage and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
• Adapt approach to meet different learning needs and abilities.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Contribute to the wider school team and its ongoing development.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Organised

Reliable

Flexible

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time Opportunities
Duration: Ongoing
Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Rustington, West Sussex

About the Role

Supply Desk is working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school in Rustington to recruit two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their friendly and supportive team.

These are fantastic opportunities for positive, caring individuals who are passionate about helping children achieve their best. You will work across all primary year groups, supporting pupils both individually and in small groups, helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Working closely with class teachers and colleagues, you will play an important role in encouraging children's confidence, motivation and progress.

The school has high aspirations for its pupils and is committed to developing its staff, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and further training, including support towards achieving HLTA status for those interested.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to individual pupils and small groups across different year groups.
• Work alongside class teachers to help deliver engaging and effective learning activities.
• Encourage and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
• Adapt your approach to meet different learning needs and abilities.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Contribute positively to the wider school team and its ongoing development.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school.
• Is caring, enthusiastic and passionate about children's learning.
• Can engage and motivate pupils, encouraging them to do their best.
• Is organised, reliable and flexible in their approach.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, patience and a positive attitude.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.
• Is keen to develop professionally and potentially work towards HLTA status.

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Access to a range of local education opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Refer a friend and you could both earn up to £150 (T&Cs apply).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures