Job Description:

Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford - September Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Chelmsford, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young learners and looking to develop their career within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.

The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills and a genuine desire to inspire and support pupils across the primary age range.

📌 CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Chelmsford
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Classroom support
• Start date - September
• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Rate of pay - £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)
• Relevant TA training or qualifications desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

✔️ 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 on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional child-related references

💼 OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

🎓 WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate