Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Kent is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for a welcoming Maidstone primary school. You’ll support pupils across EYFS to KS2, help with small groups and 1:1 guidance, and assist with classroom activities.

The role is long-term, full-time, start ASAP; experience with children helps, classroom experience not required; DBS check required or willingness to apply; driving preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Classroom experience not required.
• Graduates and diverse backgrounds welcome.
• Must hold Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on update service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS to KS2 as needed.
• Work with small groups and 1:1 to provide guidance.
• Assist with classroom activities and routine tasks.
• Help children with SEND access learning.

Skills

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Relationship building

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, long-term role (permeant position available for right candidate)

Start Date: ASAP once vetted

Transport: Driving preferred, although applicants with a reliable commute will be considered

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?

A welcoming primary school in the Maidstone, Kent area is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis, supporting pupils across EYFS to KS2 depending on the needs of the school.

This role would suit someone with previous experience working with children, but classroom experience is not essential. We welcome applications from graduates, youth workers, support workers, sports coaches, nursery practitioners, care workers, or individuals who have personal experience supporting children with additional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping children grow in confidence, engage in learning, and achieve their potential. You may support small groups, work 1:1 with pupils who need additional guidance, assist with classroom activities, and help children with SEND access learning successfully.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive, approachable and dependable
• Passionate about supporting children
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Adaptable and happy to get involved
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Must hold a Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service, or be willing to apply for one.

Why apply through Teaching Personnel Kent?

At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with schools across Kent and pride ourselves on matching great candidates with the right opportunities. You'll benefit from:

• A dedicated local consultant
• Free CPD training
• Weekly pay (via PAYE)
• Ongoing and tailored support throughout your placement
• My TP Work App to access placements, personal diary and all relevant information

If you're considering a career in education, looking for a new challenge, or simply want a role where you can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.