Job Description:

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Role: Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within education?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within schools across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting children with their learning, development and wellbeing.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to provide valuable support to pupils and help create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Assisting the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities

• Helping pupils remain focused and engaged with their learning

• Providing additional support to pupils who may require extra help

• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs where required

• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence

• Preparing classroom resources and learning materials

• Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other members of staff

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people

• Have experience within a school or classroom setting, although this is not always essential

• Are patient, approachable and enthusiastic

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Are confident building positive relationships with pupils

• Are reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Have a genuine passion for helping children reach their potential

• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Candidates with transferable experience from childcare, tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, care or other child-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.

Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements

• A variety of opportunities across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas

• Flexible full-time and part-time work

• Competitive rates of pay

• Opportunities to gain experience across different schools and year groups

If you are passionate about supporting children and are looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join TeacherActive and make a positive difference to children's education.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.