Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Aspire People Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools. This is specifically for…

Pay rate £92 – £115/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 October 2026

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Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools.

This is specifically for candidates who have practical experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a UK school during the last 2 years.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must have recent UK school-based experience within the last 2 years. Applications without relevant recent school experience will not be considered.

The Role:

* Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis
* Assisting teachers with learning activities
* Supporting Maths, English, reading and phonics
* Helping pupils access the curriculum
* Supporting children with SEND and additional needs
* Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom routines
* Supporting interventions and targeted activities
* Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
* Working closely with teachers and wider support staff
* Monitoring and feeding back on pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate:

* Recent practical UK school experience within the last 2 years
* Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant
* Confident supporting primary-aged children
* Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
* Patient, reliable and adaptable
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Strong understanding of safeguarding
* Passionate about supporting children's learning

Why Work with Aspire People?

* Full-time and part-time opportunities
* Daily supply, short-term and long-term roles
* Competitive daily rates
* Dedicated consultant support
* Access to a wide network of primary schools
* Opportunities for permanent positions

If you have recent UK school-based TA experience and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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