Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Randstad Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Brighton is seeking a motivated Primary Teaching Assistant. This role offers flexibility to work either full-time or part-time during school terms. The ideal candidate will assist teachers and support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), fostering a productive classroom environment. This position comes with performance-based pay and opportunities for career growth. Applicants should have experience in childcare or primary education and a commitment to child safety.

Benefits

Performance-Based Pay

Schedule Flexibility

Career Growth

Team Dynamics

Local Network

Qualifications

• Previous background in a childcare or primary school environment.
• Dedicated focus on child protection and the safety of all students.
• Formal education or childcare certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching staff to execute lessons and manage classroom logistics.
• Deliver tailored academic support to individuals or small clusters of learners.
• Implement effective behavioral strategies to preserve a calm and focused classroom.
• Assist pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to ensure curriculum access.
• Foster a welcoming, diverse, and encouraging school culture.

Skills

Compassionate

Dedicated

Resilient

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Childcare certifications

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Randstad Education, Brighton

Location: Brighton and surrounding areas Contract Type: Term-Time Only (Flexible Full-Time/Part-Time) Salary: Competitive, based on individual experience

Randstad Education is looking for a motivated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a variety of school communities in Brighton. This role offers the flexibility to work either full-time or part-time during the school terms.

Overview of Responsibilities

In this role, you will be a vital link in the classroom, aiding both teachers and pupils to ensure a productive and lively educational setting.

Your core duties will involve:

• Collaborating with teaching staff to execute lessons and manage classroom logistics.
• Delivering tailored academic support to individuals or small clusters of learners.
• Implementing effective behavioral strategies to preserve a calm and focused classroom.
• Assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to ensure curriculum access.
• Fostering a welcoming, diverse, and encouraging school culture.
• Engaging in staff briefings, school functions, and planning sessions.

Candidate Benefits

• Performance-Based Pay: A salary scale that honors your specific skills and history.
• Schedule Flexibility: Choices between full and partial weekly hours to fit your needs.
• Career Growth: Access to specialized training and vocational advancement.
• Team Dynamics: A chance to work within helpful and unified school faculties.
• Local Network: Connections to a broad spectrum of primary institutions in Brighton.

Requirements for Success

The perfect applicant is compassionate, dedicated, and resilient, possessing excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. Basic requirements include:

• Previous background in a childcare or primary school environment.
• A dedicated focus on child protection and the safety of all students.
• Formal education or childcare certifications are preferred but not required.

✅ How to Proceed

If you are committed to empowering the next generation, Randstad Education invites your application. Please be aware that employment is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and the verification of professional references to meet our high standards of child welfare.