Teaching Assistant- Flexible Work

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work opportunities in East Sussex? Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc placements, Teaching Personnel can connect you with a variety of exciting roles in schools across the region.

We are currently recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools on both a short-term and long-term basis. If you have a passion for supporting students' learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

✅ Flexible Opportunities: Choose when and where you work – whether it’s full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc days to suit your schedule.
✅ Variety of Schools: We work with a wide range of schools, from mainstream to SEND schools, giving you a diverse and rewarding experience.
✅ NEW Educator App: Update your availability, accept bookings and fill your work diary on the go!
✅ Support and Training: Benefit from ongoing professional development and training, with access to free CPD courses to help you enhance your skills.
✅ Experienced Consultants: Our dedicated team will support you throughout your career, ensuring you find the best roles suited to your skills and interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons to students
• Support individual students or small groups, including those with special educational needs (SEN)
• Help with classroom management and promoting a positive learning environment
• Encourage and support students to engage with their learning and maintain focus

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children in an educational setting (ideal but not essential)
• A positive, patient, and flexible approach to supporting students
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• An enhanced child workforce DBS check (we can help you with this if you don’t have one already)
• A passion for education and helping students reach their full potential

How to Apply:

Ready to take on a flexible, rewarding role as a Supply Teaching Assistant in East Sussex? Get in touch with us today!

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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