Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 18,450; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Valuable experience in primary schools

Ongoing training and development

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking multiple motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across several of our mainstream primary schools within the Caterham area. The ideal educators would have experience working either 1:1 or within small groups of students.

As an agency we work with an abundance of schools in the area seeking support staff on either a full-time, part-time or flexible basis. As an agency we work with an abundance of schools in the area seeking support staff on

Qualifications

• Experience working 1:1 or in small groups in mainstream primary or SEN settings.
• Strong communication with young people.
• Patience, empathy and a positive approach.
• Previous experience with children or in an educational setting is important.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to a student or small group work within a resource base.
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students in completing assigned work and encouraging independent learning.
• Monitoring student progress and reporting any concerns to the class teacher.

Job description

Experienced Teaching Assistant Required (Caterham)

Location: Caterham, Surrey

Salary: £93-100/day

Start Date: September 2026

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time (8:30-3:30)

The Role:

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking multiple motivated and dedicatedTeaching Assistantsto work across several of our mainstream primary schools within the Caterham area. The ideal educators would have experience working either 1-1 or within small groups of students either in a mainstream primary or SEN School. As an agency we work with an abundance of schools in the area seeking support staff on either a full-time, part-time or flexible basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 support to a student or small group work within a resource base
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students in completing assigned work and encouraging independent learning.
• Monitoring student progress and reporting any concerns to the class teacher.

Key Requirements:

• Passion for education and helping students succeed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with young people.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting students.
• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is important
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills (training can be provided).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rate
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a variety of primary schools.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your assignments.

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.
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