Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Basildon, Essex Location: SS14 3AU Pay: £1,800-£2,300 per month Role: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant Start: ASAP / September Type: Full-time / Part-time options available The Role…

Pay rate £1,800 – £2,300/month
Contract type Contract
Posted 24 September 2026

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Teaching Assistant - Basildon, Essex

Location: SS14 3AU
Pay: £1,800-£2,300 per month
Role: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Start: ASAP / September
Type: Full-time / Part-time options available

The Role
We're looking for a passionate and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the Basildon area. You'll be supporting pupils across the classroom, helping with learning, behaviour and day-to-day development while working closely with teachers and the wider school team.

What we're looking for:

Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or similar setting

Confident supporting pupils with their learning and development

Strong communication and classroom management skills

Patient, approachable and proactive

SEN experience is highly desirable

A genuine passion for education

Why work with Veritas?

Competitive weekly/monthly pay

Local school opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Access to long-term and permanent positions

Flexible roles to suit your availability

Support with compliance and onboarding

Interested?
Send your CV over today and I'll give you a call to discuss the role and other opportunities across Basildon and Essex.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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