Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: West Sussex & Surrey

Salary: £90.00 - £105.00 per day (Weekly Pay)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible Working)

Looking for a primary teaching assistant role in West Sussex or Surrey with flexible working and competitive weekly pay (£90-£105/day)? As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work directly alongside class teachers to guide small groups, provide 1:1 support, and boost pupil confidence across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Why Join Us?

• Measurable Pupil Impact: Help children build core literacy, numeracy, and social confidence every day.
• Competitive & Reliable Pay: Earn £90.00 to £105.00 per day with prompt weekly pay.
• Total Flexibility: Choose full-time placements or day-to-day shifts tailored to your schedule.
• Dedicated Local Consultant: Get paired with a local education specialist who knows the Surrey and West Sussex school networks.
• Online Booking App: Easily view shifts, log availability, and track timesheets from your phone.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn financial rewards when you introduce qualified educators to our network.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Small-Group Interventions: Guide focused literacy and numeracy groups to help pupils build core academic confidence.
• Provide Targeted 1:1 Support: Offer tailored learning assistance to pupils who need an extra helping hand during lessons.
• Foster an Inclusive Classroom: Create a warm, positive, and welcoming learning space where every child feels encouraged.
• Assist Classroom Management: Help class teachers prepare learning spaces, organize resources, and maintain a smooth lesson flow.
• Adapt Educational Materials: Modify tasks and visual aids under teacher guidance to suit different learning paces and styles.
• Promote Pupil Autonomy: Scaffold daily activities to encourage independent thinking, problem-solving, and self-reliance.
• Support Positive Conduct: Model and encourage positive classroom behavior, group respect, and active peer collaboration.

Requirements

Must-Haves (Essential)

• Proven experience supporting primary school-aged children in an educational, childcare, or youth setting.
• Good foundational understanding of the primary curriculum (KS1 & KS2).
• Patient, approachable, and proactive communication style.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young pupils and teaching teams.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent degree).
• Prior experience running early phonics, reading, or math interventions.
• Understanding of standard classroom behavior management strategies.

Apply Now

To apply for this Primary Teaching Assistant role in West Sussex and Surrey, submit your CV below. Our education team will contact you shortly to discuss local opportunities and guide you through our simple registration process.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university