Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children in Key Stage 1?

Do you bring a positive and engaging approach to enhancing classroom learning?

Are you looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant role within a nurturing and inclusive school community?

Teacher Active is pleased to partner with a friendly primary school in Ashbourne that provides a supportive environment for both pupils and staff. The school is renowned for its warm welcome, excellent facilities, and exceptional opportunities for continuous professional development.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis from September. The successful candidate will support pupils across Key Stage 1, assist with classroom activities, and collaborate closely with the class teacher to promote positive progress.

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 1
• A sound understanding of the Primary Curriculum
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• A dedicated team of consultants available to support you throughout a straightforward onboarding process
• Access to CPD courses and certificates via the My-Progression platform
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no deductions from your earnings for administrative fees.

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment