Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible hours

Consultant support

Primary setting experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Uckfield. You will help pupils access learning and develop confidence in a nurturing environment.

Experience with children is preferred; a patient, proactive approach and strong teamwork are essential. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and the chance to gain valuable experience in a primary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (school or similar setting preferred).
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, including those with SEN.
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions.
• Assist teachers in ensuring all pupils can access learning.
• Support behaviour and promote a positive classroom environment.
• Carry out break and lunchtime duties as required.
• Build strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient and proactive

Support pupils with SEN

Communication and teamwork

Education

Level 2 childcare/education (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Uckfield. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning, particularly those with additional needs.

About the School

This friendly and inclusive seaside primary school is known for its strong sense of community and nurturing environment. With a focus on supporting the whole child, the school promotes positive relationships, wellbeing, and a love of learning. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils, including those with SEN, are supported to achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Support pupils in class, including those with SEN
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions
• Assist teachers in ensuring all pupils can access learning
• Support behaviour and promote a positive classroom environment
• Carry out break and lunchtime duties as required
• Build strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children (school or similar setting preferred)
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Level 2 qualification in childcare/education (desirable, not essential)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible full-time or part-time work
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a primary setting

If you’re a motivated Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in a supportive school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.