Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children grow in confidence and achieve their potential? Can you bring enthusiasm, patience and a positive attitude to the classroom? Are you looking for flexible Teaching Assistant work…

Pay rate £170 – £220/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 12 October 2026

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About this job

Are you passionate about helping children grow in confidence and achieve their potential?

Can you bring enthusiasm, patience and a positive attitude to the classroom?

Are you looking for flexible Teaching Assistant work that fits around your availability?

TeacherActive is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support welcoming primary schools across Newark. With flexible supply opportunities available, you can gain experience in different classrooms while making a positive difference to pupil's learning.

The role will involve:

Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
Helping teachers prepare resources and deliver engaging activities.
Adapting support for pupils with different learning needs, including SEND.
Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or experience supporting children in an educational setting.
A patient, caring approach and strong communication skills.
The confidence to adapt to different schools and classroom routines.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s well-being.
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

Flexible work to suit your availability.
Competitive pay, paid weekly through PAYE.
24/7 support from a dedicated consultant.
Access to CPD through My-Progression.
Opportunities to develop your experience across local schools.
To find out more, contact Natasha on (phone number removed) or email .

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

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