Primary Teaching Assistant

Eastbourne | £93-£100 per day | Immediate Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and caring individuals to join welcoming primary schools across the Eastbourne area as a Primary Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career in education while making a genuine difference to children’s learning and development every day.

Whether you already have experience in schools or have worked with children and young people in other settings, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to support learning, behaviour, and personal development across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils requiring additional assistance
• Supporting learning across all primary key stages
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Liaising with the class teacher to support the delivery of engaging lessons
• Delivering small group intervention sessions
• Supporting literacy and numeracy activities
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Helping to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Preparing classroom resources and displays
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Supporting children with a variety of learning needs and abilities

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Positive, enthusiastic and proactive
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Patient, resilient and professional
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team

Candidates should have:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience within schools, care homes, nurseries, childcare settings, coaching, mentoring, youth work, support work or similar environments
• A genuine interest in education and supporting pupil development
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Experience That Would Be Beneficial

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Nursery Practitioner
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• Sports Coach
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Mentor

Why Work With Pink Tile Education?

At Pink Tile Education, we specialise in education recruitment and understand the unique challenges and rewards of working within schools.

Our approach is simple: Best Fit, Every Time. We take the time to understand both our candidates and schools, ensuring every placement is a successful match for everyone involved.

What We Offer

• £93-£100 per day (inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay)
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Term-time only
• Immediate start available
• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your classroom support and educational experience
• Access to a variety of education opportunities across your local area
• Continued training and professional development opportunities

Looking for Something Similar?

We also recruit for:

KS2 Teaching Assistant | Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | SEND Teaching Assistant | Behaviour Mentor | Youth Support Worker

Pay & Holiday Pay

The advertised daily rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.

Safeguarding

Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, professional references, and relevant safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Successful applicants will be required to complete all necessary compliance and background checks before commencing employment.

Important Notice

In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and are looking to join a school where you’ll be valued as part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for an immediate start and take the next step in your education career with Pink Tile Education. We look forward to hearing from you.