Teaching Assistants

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Brentwood on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a real difference in their learning and day-to-day school experience.

You will be supporting pupils across the classroom, helping them to stay engaged, confident, and on track with their learning. The school is looking for someone patient, proactive, and approachable who can build strong relationships with both pupils and staff.

CONTRACT DETAILS Location - Brentwood Position - Teaching Assistant Type of work - Classroom support Start date - ASAP / September (if applicable) Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing Contract type - Temporary Full time/part-time - Full time Minimum rate of pay - £90 - £110 per day Hours - 8:30 am - 3:45 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential) Relevant TA qualification (desirable) Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching are able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team

Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role then please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brentwood

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English