Exciting Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Clacton-on-Sea

About the role
Our partner schools in Clacton-on-Sea are in need of one-to-one support staff as well as general Teaching Assistants to support various year groups. The children have varying needs and abilities, and the role may involve a mix of working within the classroom and some time outside of it. These positions are temporary, but many may develop into long-term and even permanent roles.

About the school
The schools we work with are welcoming, supportive, and inclusive. Working in Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding areas, you will typically work between 08:30 am and 15:30 pm, Monday to Friday. There is work available every day, with both full-time and part-time positions currently vacant.

Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant – Clacton-on-Sea, you will:

• Have some experience of working in a school or a similar setting in the last three years (minimum of six months).

• Hold a TA qualification (desirable but not essential).

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undergo thorough interviews and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that is registered on the Update Service.

About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary
£85 to £100 per day (Highest-paying agency in the Essex area)
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant experience and qualification level.

What Teaching Personnel offers
As a valued employee of Teaching Personnel, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), ensuring you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE professional development training, including Team Teach training, online webinars, and safeguarding and child protection updates.

• A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.

Teaching Personnel does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.

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.
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