Primary Teaching Assistsant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
Location: Retford

Teachers UK is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and proactive Primary Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming primary schools in Retford and the surrounding areas.
Whether you’re looking for the flexibility of day-to-day supply, short-term assignments, or the stability of a long-term role, we have opportunities to suit your availability and career aspirations.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2), working alongside class teachers to help create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Primary Teaching Assistant Benefits

• Competitive daily rates (£85.00  £110.00 per day, dependent on experience)
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Experience across a variety of local primary schools
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 Refer a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Primary Teaching Assistant Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable)
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting is advantageous
• Understanding of the primary curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, positive and supportive approach to working with children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Teachers UK

The Successful Primary Teaching Assistant Will

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within whole-class activities
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and participation in learning
• Support positive behaviour management in line with school policies
• Help create an inclusive, safe and nurturing learning environment
• Adapt confidently to different classrooms, year groups and school settings
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and wider school teams to support pupil progress

Interested?If you’re looking for flexible Primary Teaching Assistant opportunities in Retford, whether that’s occasional day-to-day work or a longer-term placement, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to [email removed]

Safeguarding & ComplianceWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.