Teaching Assistant

Academics; Westerham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive daily pay

Supportive schools

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across various primary settings in Westerham and surrounding areas. You will assist teachers, deliver engaging activities, and help maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment.

Ideal candidates are experienced, reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working across year groups. This supply-focused role offers flexible days, regular opportunities, and local school support through a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Pupil support

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Westerham

Location: Westerham, 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