Teaching Personnel
Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Saltdean, East Sussex
Start Date: Ongoing
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (Term Time Only)
Pay: £92.63 – £110 per day
Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Saltdean. 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.
Apply today with your CV to get started with Teaching Personnel.
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.
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