Location: West Sussex & Surrey
Salary: £90.00 - £105.00 per day (Weekly Pay)
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible Working)
Looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant role in West Sussex or Surrey offering £90.00 to £105.00 per day with prompt weekly pay and total schedule flexibility? As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support general classroom activities while providing tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with additional learning needs (SEN), fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Benefits- High-Impact Classroom Role: Drive real educational progress by empowering both mainstream learners and pupils with SEN to reach key academic and developmental milestones.
- Competitive & Reliable Pay: Earn £90.00 to £105.00 per day with guaranteed, prompt weekly pay.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Choose full-time schedules or flexible day-to-day shifts tailored to your personal availability.
- Dedicated Local Consultant: Receive personalized career guidance from a regional specialist who understands the Surrey and West Sussex primary school landscape.
- Online Booking App: Easily log your availability, manage shift schedules, and submit digital timesheets directly from your mobile phone.
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn financial cash bonuses when you introduce qualified educators and support staff to our agency network.
- Deliver Targeted 1:1 Support: Provide tailored guidance for individual pupils with additional needs to help them access the primary curriculum.
- Guide Small-Group Interventions: Lead focused literacy, numeracy, and social-skills groups to boost pupil confidence and raise overall attainment.
- Foster an Inclusive Environment: Build a warm, structured, and welcoming classroom atmosphere where all children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
- Assist General Classroom Management: Partner with class teachers to prepare learning materials, organize resources, and maintain a focused lesson environment.
- Adapt Educational Resources: Modify daily activities, visual aids, and learning tools under teacher guidance to match varying student learning styles.
- Support Emotional & Behavioral Needs: Apply positive behavior techniques to encourage active participation and maintain a productive learning space.
- Promote Student Independence: Scaffold daily classroom tasks to build self-reliance, problem-solving abilities, and personal resilience.
- Monitor & Track Pupil Progress: Observe daily student accomplishments and milestone progress, sharing detailed feedback with class teachers and SENCOs.
Must-Haves (Essential)
- Proven experience supporting primary school-aged children in an educational, early years, or youth environment.
- Good foundational understanding of the primary curriculum alongside awareness of additional learning needs.
- Patient, approachable, and proactive communication style with young learners and teaching teams.
- Ability to build warm, positive, and professional relationships across the school community.
- An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one).
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent degree).
- Prior experience delivering early phonics, reading, or math interventions.
- Knowledge of basic SEN strategies (such as visual timetables or de-escalation techniques).
To apply for this Primary Teaching Assistant role supporting mainstream and SEN pupils across West Sussex and Surrey, submit your CV below. Our recruitment team will reach out shortly to discuss local placements and walk you through our registration process.
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