Teaching Assistant

Looking for a new challenge to improve the life chances of children? Always thought about working with children but never known where to start?  Look no further...Teaching Personnel are here to help! We are looking for…

Pay rate £90 – £100/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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£50 referral bonus

Looking for a new challenge to improve the life chances of children?

Always thought about working with children but never known where to start? 

Look no further...Teaching Personnel are here to help!

We are looking for a number of Teaching Assistants to provide support within our Primary schools in Southend and the surrounding areas.

What you get when you work with Teaching Personnel:

A dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will guide you through every step of the way. 
Excellent rates of pay through PAYE. 
Paid weekly
Access to your individual online portal which will include an online diary, discounted CPD courses through our CPD Academy such as Level 2 Safeguarding and Understanding Autism.  
Recommend a friend referral scheme - £50 per referral. 
Classroom duties:

Working to ensure the students receive an inclusive education with 1:1 support, based on their individual social, educational and intellectual needs.
Maintain the classroom and equipment in a safe and tidy condition.
Contribute to record-keeping by recording observations of pupils during the school day.
Communicate their knowledge and understanding of students to other school staff
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours consistent with the role and in line with the expectations
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
Provide teaching and learning support including the use of appropriate technical resources
Support students with SEN and additional needs
Typical hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 3:30pm

If you would like more information, please apply and one of our dedicated primary consultants will be in contact to discuss the role further. 

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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